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Fast food vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fast food and millet flour

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B2, yet millet flour is richer in copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 46% higher.
  • Fast food contains 83 times more sodium than millet flour. Fast food contains 331mg of sodium, while millet flour contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Millet flour.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.63mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +397.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.02mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +182.6%
Contains more WaterWater +343.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +62.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +418.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +205.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 0.535mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 37%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.002mg 28%
Selenium 20.3µg 32.7µg 23%
Phosphorus 134mg 285mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.073mg 22%
Magnesium 27mg 119mg 22%
Starch 22.87g 69.88g 19%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.536g 18%
Carbs 31.5g 75.12g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.267mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 4mg 14%
Protein 16.52g 10.75g 12%
Fats 12.01g 4.25g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.372mg 12%
Iron 3.06mg 3.94mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.924g 10%
Folate 80µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.413mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 3.5g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.618g 6%
Calcium 62mg 14mg 5%
Calories 297kcal 382kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 6.02mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0g 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Zinc 2.52mg 2.63mg 1%
Potassium 197mg 224mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 71.62g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Fast food
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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