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Coconut vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and millet flour

  • Coconut has more fiber and manganese, while millet flour has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 146% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 3 times less fiber than coconut. Coconut contains 9g of fiber, while millet flour contains 3.5g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in millet flour is lower.
  • Coconut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Millet flour.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 PotassiumPotassium +58.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.9%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.8%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 EVitamin E +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1014.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +688%
Contains more WaterWater +442%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Millet flour DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 0.536g 133%
Fats 33.49g 4.25g 45%
Selenium 10.1µg 32.7µg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 6.02mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.413mg 29%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Phosphorus 113mg 285mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.372mg 24%
Manganese 1.5mg 1.002mg 22%
Fiber 9g 3.5g 22%
Magnesium 32mg 119mg 21%
Carbs 15.23g 75.12g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.267mg 19%
Iron 2.43mg 3.94mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2.618g 15%
Protein 3.33g 10.75g 15%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.63mg 14%
Copper 0.435mg 0.535mg 11%
Potassium 356mg 224mg 4%
Folate 26µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.073mg 4%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 0.924g 1%
Calories 354kcal 382kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 20mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.23g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
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 - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.