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Millet vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet and Wheat gluten

  • Millet has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 71% higher.

Food types used in this article are Millet, cooked and Vital wheat gluten.

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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.
Millet
Millet
4
:
6
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +725.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +4311.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
Millet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +725.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +4311.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85

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.
Millet
Millet
9
:
0
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Millet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
2
:
3
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Water +770.9%
Contains more Protein +2041.3%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Millet
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Water +770.9%
Contains more Protein +2041.3%
Contains more Fats +85%
Contains more Other +143.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
2
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%
Millet
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 22.37g 13.19g Millet
Protein 3.51g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 23.67g 13.79g Millet
Calories 119kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0.13g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Millet
Calcium 3mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.63mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 44mg 25mg Millet
Phosphorus 100mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 62mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 2mg 29mg Millet
Zinc 0.91mg 0.85mg Millet
Copper 0.161mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.272mg Millet
Selenium 0.9µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Millet
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0mg Millet
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0mg Millet
Folate 19µg 0µg Millet
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg Millet
Threonine 0.113mg Millet
Isoleucine 0.148mg Millet
Leucine 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.067mg Millet
Methionine 0.07mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Millet
Valine 0.184mg Millet
Histidine 0.075mg Millet
Saturated Fat 0.172g 0.272g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g 0.156g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Millet
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.