Millet flour vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are millet flour and amaranth different?
- Millet flour has more selenium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and manganese than amaranth.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for millet flour is 49% higher.
- Millet flour contains 28 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. While millet flour contains 0.413mg of vitamin B1, amaranth contains only 0.015mg.
- Millet flour has a lower glycemic index (70) than amaranth (97).
Millet flour and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +494.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2461.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +301.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +766.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +330.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 5.5µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.149mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 0.235mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.015mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 2.1mg | 23% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 16.23g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.113mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 148mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 18.69g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 0.86mg | 16% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 3.8g | 14% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 102kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.854mg | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 1.58g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)