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Arborio rice vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arborio rice and Millet

  • Arborio rice has more Selenium, Iron, and Folate, however, Millet is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily Selenium needs 12% more than Millet.
  • Millet contains 3 times less Folate than Arborio rice. Arborio rice contains 59µg of Folate, while Millet contains 19µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Millet, 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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Millet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +131.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203%

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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Millet
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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% 0.18% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Millet
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4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +426.3%
Contains more OtherOther +115.8%
~equal in Water ~71.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Millet
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20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +217.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +916%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Millet Opinion
Calories 130kcal 119kcal Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 3.51g Millet
Fats 0.19g 1g Millet
Net carbs 28.73g 22.37g Arborio rice
Carbs 28.73g 23.67g Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 44mg Millet
Calcium 1mg 3mg Millet
Potassium 26mg 62mg Millet
Iron 1.46mg 0.63mg Arborio rice
Sugar 0.13g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Copper 0.072mg 0.161mg Millet
Zinc 0.4mg 0.91mg Millet
Phosphorus 33mg 100mg Millet
Sodium 0mg 2mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Manganese 0.357mg 0.272mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 0.9µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.106mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 1.33mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.171mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.108mg Millet
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Folate 59µg 19µg Arborio rice
Choline 11.2mg Millet
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.172g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.508g Millet
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.038mg Millet
Threonine 0.084mg 0.113mg Millet
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.148mg Millet
Leucine 0.195mg 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.085mg 0.067mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg 0.07mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.185mg Millet
Valine 0.144mg 0.184mg Millet
Histidine 0.056mg 0.075mg Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Millet
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
12%
Arborio rice
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients
  2. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.