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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 from 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 Iron +592.1%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
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 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +592.1%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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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Millet
Contains more Vitamin A +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7033.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.6%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +235.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Water +538.7%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +102.6%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +235.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Water +538.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cornmeal Millet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Millet Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 22.37g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 3.51g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 1g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 23.67g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 119kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g 0.13g Millet
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 4.36mg 0.63mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 44mg Millet
Phosphorus 99mg 100mg Millet
Potassium 142mg 62mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 0.66mg 0.91mg Millet
Copper 0.076mg 0.161mg Millet
Manganese 0.174mg 0.272mg Millet
Selenium 10.5µg 0.9µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 3IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.106mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.082mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.33mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.171mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.108mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 19µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.038mg
Threonine 0.172mg 0.113mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.148mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg 0.446mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.067mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg 0.07mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.185mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.184mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg 0.075mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.172g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.184g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.508g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Millet
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
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.