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Millet flour vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between millet flour and cassava

  • Millet flour has more selenium, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while cassava has more vitamin C.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
  • Cassava contains 15 times less iron than millet flour. Millet flour contains 3.94mg of iron, while cassava contains 0.27mg.
  • Millet flour has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet flour is 70, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet flour and Cassava, raw.

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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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +1359.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +435%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +955.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4571.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1084.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.5%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +690.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1417.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.2%
Contains more WaterWater +588.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1132%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5354.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

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 Cassava
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Cassava DV% diff.
Selenium 32.7µg 0.7µg 58%
Copper 0.535mg 0.1mg 48%
Iron 3.94mg 0.27mg 46%
Phosphorus 285mg 27mg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.854mg 32%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.087mg 27%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.384mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Magnesium 119mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.107mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.088mg 22%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.34mg 21%
Protein 10.75g 1.36g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.048g 17%
Carbs 75.12g 38.06g 12%
Calories 382kcal 160kcal 11%
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g 7%
Fats 4.25g 0.28g 6%
Folate 42µg 27µg 4%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.536g 0.074g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 0.075g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.9µg 1%
Potassium 224mg 271mg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 36.26g N/A
Calcium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 4mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
16%
Cassava

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 - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.462g)
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.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.