Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Teff VS Dried Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Teff	14%	6%	80%
Dried Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Teff	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	127% 3670kcal	176% 5090kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	24.5% 24g	324% 314g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	14% 4.5g	128% 41g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	84.4% 1.35g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	55% 9.36g	356% 60.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	563% 731g	413% 537g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	25.4% 18.4g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	6.5% 4.7g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 7.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 6.2g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	211% 80g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	238% 133g	145% 81g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Teff	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	325% 3.9mg	124% 1.5mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	208% 2.7mg	118% 1.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	210% 33.6mg	150% 24mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	188% 9.4mg	188% 9.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	371% 4.82mg	535% 6.95mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	NA	288% 1150μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.33% 0.8mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16% 19μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Teff	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	180% 1800mg	54% 540mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	900% 8.1mg	909% 8.2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	954% 76.3mg	130% 10.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	438% 1840mg	195% 820mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4017% 92mg	593% 13.6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	613% 4290mg	147% 1030mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	126% 4270mg	209% 7090mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	80% 44μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	8% 120mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	330% 36.3mg	61% 6.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.4% 88.2g	1.37% 50.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Teff VS Dried Acorns per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Teff versus 1 kg of Dried Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Teff vs Dried Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B3 than Dried Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Dried Acorns contains 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and Dried Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per one kilogram.
• Both Raw Teff as well as Dried Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Teff vs Dried Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 3.3 times more Calcium, 7.3 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Magnesium, 6.8 times more Manganese, 4.2 times more Phosphorus and 5.4 times more Zinc than Dried Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Dried Acorns contains 1.7 times more Potassium than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and Dried Acorns contain similar levels of Copper per one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Protein than Dried Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Dried Acorns contains 1.4 times more Energy, 13.2 times more Fat, 9.1 times more Saturated Fat and 6.5 times more Omega 6 than Raw Teff.