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Millet flour vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between millet flour and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less selenium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc than millet flour.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet flour and Sugars, brown.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +454.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1038.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7025%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1465.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +492.9%

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +859.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8858.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +547%
Contains more OtherOther +168.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +31420%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.35g
~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.
Millet flour Brown sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Brown sugar DV% diff.
Selenium 32.7µg 1.2µg 57%
Copper 0.535mg 0.047mg 54%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.064mg 41%
Iron 3.94mg 0.71mg 40%
Phosphorus 285mg 4mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.11mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0mg 34%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Magnesium 119mg 9mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.041mg 25%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.03mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.132mg 23%
Protein 10.75g 0.12g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0g 17%
Fiber 3.5g 0g 14%
Folate 42µg 1µg 10%
Carbs 75.12g 98.09g 8%
Calcium 14mg 83mg 7%
Fats 4.25g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 224mg 133mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.536g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 0g 2%
Sodium 4mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Calories 382kcal 380kcal 0%
Net carbs 71.62g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 97.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Brown sugar
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
33%
Millet flour
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.