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Cornmeal vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Millet flour different?

  • Cornmeal is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Millet flour is richer in Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Millet flour is 51% higher.
  • Cornmeal contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Millet flour. While Cornmeal contains 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, Millet flour contains only 0.073mg.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Millet flour are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +603.9%
Contains more Manganese +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +298.5%
Contains more Copper +603.9%
Contains more Manganese +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.4%
Equal in Iron - 3.94

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 104% 17% 113% 77% 86% 32% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Folate +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Equal in Carbs - 75.12
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 Water +29%
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Equal in Carbs - 75.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.2%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +126.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +72.7%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Equal in Starch - 69.88
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Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +126.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +72.7%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Equal in Starch - 69.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Millet flour Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 71.62g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 10.75g Millet flour
Fats 1.75g 4.25g Millet flour
Carbs 79.45g 75.12g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 382kcal Millet flour
Starch 73.3g 69.88g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 1.66g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 14mg Millet flour
Iron 4.36mg 3.94mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 119mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 99mg 285mg Millet flour
Potassium 142mg 224mg Millet flour
Sodium 7mg 4mg Millet flour
Zinc 0.66mg 2.63mg Millet flour
Copper 0.076mg 0.535mg Millet flour
Manganese 0.174mg 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 10.5µg 32.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.413mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.073mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 6.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.372mg Millet flour
Folate 209µg 42µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.172mg 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.006mg 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.105mg 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.162mg 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.337mg 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.172mg 0.257mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.536g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.924g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 2.618g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Millet flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
36%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.