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Bean vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bean and Millet flour?

  • Bean is richer in Fiber, while Millet flour is higher in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for Selenium is 51% higher.
  • Millet flour has 2 times less Fiber than Bean. Bean has 5.5g of Fiber, while Millet flour has 3.5g.

We used Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Millet flour types in this comparison.

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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.
Bean
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.9%
Contains more IronIron +1258.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +626.7%

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.
Bean
4
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +737.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +962.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1422.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean Millet flour Opinion
Calories 105kcal 382kcal Millet flour
Protein 4.8g 10.75g Millet flour
Fats 0.4g 4.25g Millet flour
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg Bean
Net carbs 14.99g 71.62g Millet flour
Carbs 20.49g 75.12g Millet flour
Magnesium 32mg 119mg Millet flour
Calcium 50mg 14mg Bean
Potassium 296mg 224mg Bean
Iron 0.29mg 3.94mg Millet flour
Sugar 7.78g 1.66g Millet flour
Fiber 5.5g 3.5g Bean
Copper 0.206mg 0.535mg Millet flour
Zinc 1.4mg 2.63mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 104mg 285mg Millet flour
Sodium 1mg 4mg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.11mg Bean
Manganese 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 4.5µg 32.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.413mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.073mg Millet flour
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 6.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.372mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.8µg
Folate 24µg 42µg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Bean
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.536g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 0.924g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 2.618g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean Millet flour
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
11%
Bean
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.