Millet flour vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Millet flour and Buckwheat?
- Millet flour is richer than Buckwheat in Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Millet flour's daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% more.
- Millet flour has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. While Millet flour has 0.413mg of Vitamin B1, Buckwheat has only 0.04mg.
We used Millet flour and Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +392.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +331.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1386.4% |
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 E Vitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +932.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +540.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +137.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +585.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +772.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +391.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1292.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +530% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 92kcal |
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| Protein | 10.75g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 0.62g |
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| Net carbs | 71.62g | 17.24g |
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| Carbs | 75.12g | 19.94g |
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| Magnesium | 119mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 3.94mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.146mg |
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| Zinc | 2.63mg | 0.61mg |
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| Starch | 69.88g |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.403mg |
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.359mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.536g | 0.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.924g | 0.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.188g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.212mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.079mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g |
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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
33%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.