Cornmeal vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cornmeal and millet
- Cornmeal has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, millet has more copper.
- Daily need coverage for folate for cornmeal is 48% higher.
- Millet has 12 times less selenium than cornmeal. Cornmeal has 10.5µg of selenium, while millet has 0.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Millet, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +129% |
| Contains more IronIron | +592.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +419.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +538.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 209µg | 19µg | 48% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 0.63mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.106mg | 37% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.33mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.082mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 23.67g | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 0.9µg | 17% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 119kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 3.51g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.108mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.272mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.91mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 22.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 11.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.