Millet flour vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between millet flour and cereal
- Millet flour is higher in selenium and copper, yet cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 490% more than millet flour.
- Millet flour contains 5 times more selenium than cereal. While millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, cereal contains only 6.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in millet flour is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Millet flour and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +526.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +419% |
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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +460.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5201.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1509.1% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +293.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +352.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +639.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
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:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +366.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +22.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3146.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 6.288mg | 490% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 5.986mg | 432% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 34.06mg | 377% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 3.87mg | 292% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 29.62mg | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 6.3µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 7.6mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.137mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 77mg | 30% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 19mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.226mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.354g | 15% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 6.06g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.4g | 8% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 1.08g | 5% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 86.85g | 4% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 0.204g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 378kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.