Millet flour vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between millet flour and corn grain
- Millet flour has more selenium, copper, manganese, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while corn grain has more vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Millet flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
- Corn grain contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than millet flour. Millet flour contains 1.267mg of vitamin B5, while corn grain contains 0.424mg.
- Corn grain has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn grain is 52, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Millet flour and Corn grain, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.2% |
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:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
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Carbs
~74.26g
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Other
~1.21g
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
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 15.5µg | 31% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.314mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.485mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.622mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.424mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 7.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 3.627mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 2.71mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.201mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 2.21mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 9.42g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 2.163g | 3% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 287mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.385mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.667g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 1.251g | 1% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 365kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 4.74g | 1% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 74.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.