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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more IronIron +44.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +256.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +886.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.72mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +141.1%
Contains more OtherOther +535.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Millet raw Opinion
Calories 370kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Protein 7.11g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 1.75g 4.22g Millet raw
Net carbs 75.55g 64.35g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 72.85g Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 114mg Millet raw
Calcium 3mg 8mg Millet raw
Potassium 142mg 195mg Millet raw
Iron 4.36mg 3.01mg Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Millet raw
Fiber 3.9g 8.5g Millet raw
Copper 0.076mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Zinc 0.66mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 285mg Millet raw
Sodium 7mg 5mg Millet raw
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.05mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 10.5µg 2.7µg 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
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg Millet raw
Folate 209µg 85µg Cornmeal
Choline 8.6mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 0.723g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 2.134g 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
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cornmeal
36%
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 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)

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.