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Millet flour vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between millet flour and clam?

  • Millet flour is richer in magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, while clam is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Clam has 7 times less magnesium than millet flour. Millet flour has 119mg of magnesium, while clam has 18mg.
  • Millet flour is lower in sodium.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than clam (27).

We used Millet flour and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +561.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.73mg
~equal in Manganese ~1mg

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +117.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1364.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.7%
Contains more WaterWater +634%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +437.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 4120%
Selenium 32.7µg 64µg 57%
Sodium 4mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 10.75g 25.55g 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.426mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg 25%
Magnesium 119mg 18mg 24%
Carbs 75.12g 5.13g 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.15mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.11mg 20%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 3.354mg 17%
Copper 0.535mg 0.688mg 17%
Fiber 3.5g 0g 14%
Iron 3.94mg 2.81mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.552g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.68mg 12%
Calories 382kcal 148kcal 12%
Potassium 224mg 628mg 12%
Phosphorus 285mg 338mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 92mg 8%
Fats 4.25g 1.95g 4%
Folate 42µg 29µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.536g 0.188g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 0.172g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Zinc 2.63mg 2.73mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Manganese 1.002mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g 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 Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.