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Millet flour vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Plantain raw

  • Millet flour is richer in Selenium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Millet flour is 57% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 19 times more Zinc than Plantain raw. Millet flour contains 2.63mg of Zinc, while Plantain raw contains 0.14mg.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Plantains, 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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
8
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +556.7%
Contains more Magnesium +221.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Zinc +1778.6%
Contains more Copper +560.5%
Contains more Selenium +2080%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Millet flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +556.7%
Contains more Magnesium +221.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.2%
Contains more Zinc +1778.6%
Contains more Copper +560.5%
Contains more Selenium +2080%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
7
:
5
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +694.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Millet flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 104% 17% 113% 77% 86% 32% 0% 2%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +694.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
4
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Protein +726.9%
Contains more Fats +1048.6%
Contains more Carbs +135.6%
Contains more Water +652.9%
Equal in Other - 1.16
Millet flour
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +726.9%
Contains more Fats +1048.6%
Contains more Carbs +135.6%
Contains more Water +652.9%
Equal in Other - 1.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
2
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3694.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Millet flour
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3694.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

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 Plantain raw
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 29.59g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 1.3g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.37g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 31.89g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 122kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g 15g Millet flour
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 3mg Millet flour
Iron 3.94mg 0.6mg Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 37mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 34mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 2.63mg 0.14mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.081mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 1.5µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.052mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.054mg Millet flour
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.686mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.26mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.299mg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 22µg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.7µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.015mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.034mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.036mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.059mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.06mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg 0.017mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.044mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.046mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.064mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.143g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.032g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.069g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet flour
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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.

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.