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Beans vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beans and millet raw

  • The amount of copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, folate, and fiber in millet raw is higher than in beans.
  • Millet raw covers your daily copper needs 60% more than beans.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Millet, raw.

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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.
Beans
4
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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +256.3%
Contains more IronIron +937.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174%

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.
Beans
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% 1.7% 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% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +997.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
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% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +737.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.6%
Contains more FatsFats +955%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.5%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2108.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1140.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beans Millet raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beans Millet raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.632mg 71%
Copper 0.206mg 0.75mg 60%
Iron 0.29mg 3.01mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 4.72mg 27%
Phosphorus 104mg 285mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.421mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.384mg 20%
Magnesium 32mg 114mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.29mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 17%
Carbs 20.49g 72.85g 17%
Folate 24µg 85µg 15%
Calories 105kcal 378kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 2.134g 13%
Fiber 5.5g 8.5g 12%
Protein 4.8g 11.02g 12%
Fats 0.4g 4.22g 6%
Choline 30.8mg 6%
Calcium 50mg 8mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.103g 0.723g 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 1.4mg 1.68mg 3%
Potassium 296mg 195mg 3%
Selenium 4.5µg 2.7µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 0.773g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 14.99g 64.35g N/A
Sugar 7.78g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beans Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Beans
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Beans
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.