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Cornmeal vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Millet raw

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, and Selenium, while Millet raw has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 75% more than Cornmeal.
  • Cornmeal contains 4 times more Selenium than Millet raw. While Cornmeal contains 10.5µg of Selenium, Millet raw contains only 2.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Millet, raw.

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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 +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +886.8%
Contains more Manganese +837.9%
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 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +886.8%
Contains more Manganese +837.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72
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% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
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% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 64.35g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 1.75g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 79.45g 72.85g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Millet raw
Fiber 3.9g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 3mg 8mg Millet raw
Iron 4.36mg 3.01mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 99mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 142mg 195mg Millet raw
Sodium 7mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 0.66mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.076mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 0.174mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 10.5µg 2.7µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.421mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.29mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 4.72mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 209µg 85µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.172mg 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.006mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.105mg 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.162mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.337mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.172mg 0.236mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.723g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.