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Couscous vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Couscous and Millet raw

  • Couscous has more Selenium, however, Millet raw is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Millet raw covers your daily Copper needs 79% more than Couscous.
  • Millet raw has 10 times less Selenium than Couscous. Couscous has 27.5µg of Selenium, while Millet raw has 2.7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Couscous, cooked 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 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
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 SeleniumSelenium +918.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.2%
Contains more IronIron +692.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1729.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1195.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1842.9%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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% 0% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
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 EVitamin E +160%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 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 +737%
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2537.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 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 -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3413.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3234.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Couscous Millet raw Opinion
Calories 112kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Protein 3.79g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 0.16g 4.22g Millet raw
Net carbs 21.82g 64.35g Millet raw
Carbs 23.22g 72.85g Millet raw
Magnesium 8mg 114mg Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 58mg 195mg Millet raw
Iron 0.38mg 3.01mg Millet raw
Sugar 0.1g Millet raw
Fiber 1.4g 8.5g Millet raw
Copper 0.041mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Zinc 0.26mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 22mg 285mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.05mg Couscous
Manganese 0.084mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 27.5µg 2.7µg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.371mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.9µg Millet raw
Folate 15µg 85µg Millet raw
Choline 3.3mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.723g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.022g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 2.134g Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.1mg 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 0.259mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.073mg 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.059mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.184mg 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.162mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.077mg 0.236mg Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Couscous 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
7%
Couscous
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Couscous
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.