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Millet flour vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between millet flour and fast food

  • Millet flour is richer in copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 46% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 4 times more magnesium than fast food. Millet flour contains 119mg of magnesium, while fast food contains 27mg.
  • Millet flour contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +342.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +397.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.617mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +182.6%
Contains more WaterWater +343.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +205.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +62.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +418.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Fast food DV% diff.
Copper 0.535mg 0.121mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 37%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.357mg 28%
Selenium 32.7µg 20.3µg 23%
Phosphorus 285mg 134mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.363mg 22%
Magnesium 119mg 27mg 22%
Starch 69.88g 22.87g 19%
Saturated fat 0.536g 4.493g 18%
Carbs 75.12g 31.5g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.53mg 15%
Sodium 4mg 331mg 14%
Protein 10.75g 16.52g 12%
Fats 4.25g 12.01g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.212mg 12%
Iron 3.94mg 3.06mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 4.835g 10%
Folate 42µg 80µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.317mg 8%
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 1.68g 6%
Calcium 14mg 62mg 5%
Calories 382kcal 297kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 5.617mg 3%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 4.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Zinc 2.63mg 2.52mg 1%
Potassium 224mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.66g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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