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Millet flour vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Millet flour and Falafel

  • Millet flour is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Falafel is higher in Folate.
  • Millet flour covers your daily Selenium needs 58% more than Falafel.
  • Millet flour contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Falafel. While Millet flour contains 6.02mg of Vitamin B3, Falafel contains only 1.044mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Millet flour is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Millet flour and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +3170%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Millet flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Selenium +3170%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%

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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
6
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +318.8%
Contains more Water +299.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%
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
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +318.8%
Contains more Water +299.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
1
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2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Millet flour
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 31.84g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 4.25g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 75.12g 31.84g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 333kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Falafel
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 3.94mg 3.42mg Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 82mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 192mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 4mg 294mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 1.5mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.258mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 0.691mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 1µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.146mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.044mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.292mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.125mg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.134mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 1.537mg 0.944mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.319mg 0.187mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.584mg 0.562mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.364mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.536g 2.383g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 4.16g Falafel
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 Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Millet flour
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.