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Biscuit vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and millet raw?

  • Biscuits are higher in selenium and calcium, yet millet raw is higher in copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for copper is 74% more.
  • Biscuits have 116 times more sodium than millet raw. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, millet raw has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Millet, raw types in this article.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +2837.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +814.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +331.7%
~equal in Iron ~3.01mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +997.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.29mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +286.3%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.3%
~equal in Other ~3.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +796.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Millet raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.082mg 0.75mg 74%
Manganese 0.378mg 1.632mg 55%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.7µg 31%
Fiber 1.5g 8.5g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.384mg 27%
Sodium 580mg 5mg 25%
Magnesium 18mg 114mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 8mg 23%
Fats 16.3g 4.22g 19%
Phosphorus 164mg 285mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.723g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.773g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.134g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.72mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.848mg 11%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.68mg 10%
Carbs 44.6g 72.85g 9%
Protein 7g 11.02g 8%
Folate 61µg 85µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.421mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 121mg 195mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 378kcal 1%
Iron 2.9mg 3.01mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 64.35g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.601g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.