Waffle vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are waffle and teff different?
- Waffle is higher in selenium; however, teff is richer in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 390% higher.
- Waffle contains 43 times more sodium than teff. While waffle contains 511mg of sodium, teff contains only 12mg.
Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Teff, uncooked are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +950% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +868.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1206.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3386.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +760.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +492.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +376.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +497.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +533.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.265mg | 9.24mg | 390% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.81mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 4.4µg | 76% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 7.63mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 184mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 1.071g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 429mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.482mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 3.63mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 511mg | 12mg | 22% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 2.38g | 18% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 73.13g | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.39mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 0.449g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 13.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.942mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 3.363mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 0.589g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 367kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.