Glutinous rice vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Glutinous rice and Millet?
- Glutinous rice is higher in Selenium, yet Millet is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Millet's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% more.
- Glutinous rice has 6 times more Selenium than Millet. While Glutinous rice has 5.6µg of Selenium, Millet has only 0.9µg.
We used Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Millet, cooked types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +522.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +780% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +520% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +530.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +358.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +426.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +485.7% |
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Water
~71.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +162.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +636.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 2.02g | 3.51g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 1g |
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| Net carbs | 20.09g | 22.37g |
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| Carbs | 21.09g | 23.67g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 10mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g | 0.13g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.272mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 1.33mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg | 11.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.172g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.07g | 0.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.113mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.148mg |
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| Leucine | 0.167mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.123mg | 0.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.075mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
3%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)