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Millet flour vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Lentil soup

  • Millet flour is richer than Lentil soup in Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Millet flour is 59% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 13 times more Magnesium than Lentil soup. Millet flour contains 119mg of Magnesium, while Lentil soup contains 9mg.
  • Millet flour contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +776.7%
Contains more Copper +664.3%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +10800%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +776.7%
Contains more Copper +664.3%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +10800%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +279.5%
Contains more Carbs +820.6%
Contains more Water +889%
Equal in Other - 1.23
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +187.4%
Contains more Fats +279.5%
Contains more Carbs +820.6%
Contains more Water +889%
Equal in Other - 1.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1913.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1913.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 8.16g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 3.74g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 1.12g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 8.16g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 56kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Lentil soup
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 17mg Lentil soup
Iron 3.94mg 1.07mg Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 9mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 74mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 144mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 532mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 0.3mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.07mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 0.12mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 0.3µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.07mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.045mg Millet flour
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.545mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.14mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.09mg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 20µg Millet flour
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 0.8µg 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
Cholesterol 3mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.52g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.13g Millet flour
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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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Lentil soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.