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Millet flour vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Dandelion greens

  • Millet flour is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 648% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 65 times more Selenium than Dandelion greens. Millet flour contains 32.7µg of Selenium, while Dandelion greens contain 0.5µg.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Dandelion greens, 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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.2%

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97200%
~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
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.1%
Contains more FatsFats +507.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +716.5%
Contains more WaterWater +887.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

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
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%

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 Dandelion greens
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 382kcal 45kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 2.7g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.7g Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 71.62g 5.7g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 9.2g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 36mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 224mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.94mg 3.1mg Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.5g
Copper 0.535mg 0.171mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 0.41mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 66mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 76mg Millet flour
Vitamin A 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.11mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 1.002mg 0.342mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 0.5µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.19mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.806mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.084mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.251mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 42µg 27µg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Dandelion greens
Choline 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.014g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.306g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Dandelion greens
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
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.