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Millet flour vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between millet flour and mackerel

  • Millet flour is richer in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, and folate, yet mackerel is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 49% higher.
  • Millet flour contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than millet flour.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +151%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4910%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.8%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.9%
Contains more FatsFats +319.1%
Contains more WaterWater +514.4%
Contains more OtherOther +319%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +658.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 792%
Copper 0.535mg 0.094mg 49%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.02mg 43%
Selenium 32.7µg 51.6µg 34%
Iron 3.94mg 1.57mg 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.412mg 26%
Protein 10.75g 23.85g 26%
Carbs 75.12g 0g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.159mg 21%
Fats 4.25g 17.81g 21%
Saturated fat 0.536g 4.176g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 7.006g 15%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.94mg 15%
Fiber 3.5g 0g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 4.3g 11%
Folate 42µg 2µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.46mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.99mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 262kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 6.85mg 5%
Magnesium 119mg 97mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 401mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 83mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Phosphorus 285mg 278mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 71.62g 0g N/A
Calcium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.