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Khorasan wheat vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between khorasan wheat and teff

  • Teff contains less phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than khorasan wheat.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% higher.
  • Teff contains 7 times less vitamin B3 than khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat contains 6.375mg of vitamin B3, while teff contains 0.909mg.
  • Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Teff, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.6%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
~equal in Manganese ~2.86mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +601.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +275.7%
Contains more FatsFats +227.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.4%
Contains more OtherOther +143.5%
Contains more WaterWater +576.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Khorasan wheat Teff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Teff DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 148%
Phosphorus 364mg 120mg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.909mg 34%
Fiber 11.1g 2.8g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.183mg 32%
Copper 0.506mg 0.226mg 31%
Zinc 3.68mg 1.11mg 23%
Iron 3.77mg 2.05mg 22%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Protein 14.54g 3.87g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Magnesium 130mg 50mg 19%
Carbs 70.58g 19.86g 17%
Calories 337kcal 101kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.097mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.033mg 12%
Potassium 403mg 107mg 9%
Manganese 2.735mg 2.86mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 49mg 3%
Fats 2.13g 0.65g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.196g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 1%
Net carbs 59.48g 17.06g N/A
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Sodium 5mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0.311mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0.088mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Khorasan wheat
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.