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Buckwheat vs. Millet, puffed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between buckwheat and millet, puffed

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, magnesium, and zinc in millet, puffed is higher than in buckwheat.
  • Millet, puffed covers your daily need for copper 62% more than buckwheat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Millet, puffed.

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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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 2.4% 3.5% 105% 234% 43% 114% 0.65% 0% 16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +251.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +159%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%

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% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
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% 13% 0% 98% 62% 83% 0% 83% 0% 3.5% 59% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +464.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
13% 3% 80% 3%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 80 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +2925.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.6%
Contains more FatsFats +448.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.2%
Contains more OtherOther +155.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.717 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.98 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +281.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +953.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Millet, puffed Opinion
Calories 92kcal 354kcal Millet, puffed
Protein 3.38g 13g Millet, puffed
Fats 0.62g 3.4g Millet, puffed
Net carbs 17.24g 77.3g Millet, puffed
Carbs 19.94g 80g Millet, puffed
Magnesium 51mg 106mg Millet, puffed
Calcium 7mg 8mg Millet, puffed
Potassium 88mg 40mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 2.81mg Millet, puffed
Sugar 0.9g 0.55g Millet, puffed
Fiber 2.7g 2.7g
Copper 0.146mg 0.702mg Millet, puffed
Zinc 0.61mg 1.58mg Millet, puffed
Phosphorus 70mg 266mg Millet, puffed
Sodium 4mg 5mg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.66mg Millet, puffed
Manganese 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 2.9µg Millet, puffed
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.39mg Millet, puffed
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.27mg Millet, puffed
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 4.42mg Millet, puffed
Vitamin B5 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.36mg Millet, puffed
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.4µg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 79µg Millet, puffed
Choline 20.1mg 23.1mg Millet, puffed
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.67g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.717g Millet, puffed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 1.98g Millet, puffed
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Millet, puffed
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
8%
Buckwheat
32%
Millet, puffed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
59%
Millet, puffed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet, puffed
Millet, puffed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet, puffed
Millet, puffed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet, puffed
Millet, puffed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet, puffed
Millet, puffed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet, puffed
Millet, puffed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Millet, puffed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167724/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.