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Millet flour vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Millet flour and Corn

  • Millet flour is higher than Corn in Selenium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Millet flour covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Corn.
  • Millet flour contains 11 times more Copper than Corn. While Millet flour contains 0.535mg of Copper, Corn contains only 0.049mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Millet flour and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
9
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +775.6%
Contains more Magnesium +357.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.1%
Contains more Zinc +324.2%
Contains more Copper +991.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +16250%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Potassium - 218
Millet flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +775.6%
Contains more Magnesium +357.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.1%
Contains more Zinc +324.2%
Contains more Copper +991.8%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +16250%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Potassium - 218

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
8
:
4
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
4
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +215.2%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +258.1%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Water +746.7%
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
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +215.2%
Contains more Fats +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +258.1%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Contains more Water +746.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
2
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Millet flour
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
2
:
3
Corn
Corn
Contains more Starch +874.6%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Sucrose +813.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +54.5%
Millet flour
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
Corn
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +874.6%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Sucrose +813.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +54.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Corn Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 18.58g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 3.41g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 1.5g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 20.98g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 96kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g 7.17g Millet flour
Fructose 0g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 1.66g 4.54g Millet flour
Fiber 3.5g 2.4g Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 3mg Millet flour
Iron 3.94mg 0.45mg Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 26mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 77mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 218mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 2.63mg 0.62mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.049mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 0.167mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 0.2µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.09mg Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.093mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.057mg Millet flour
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.683mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.792mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.139mg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 23µg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.4µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.023mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.133mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.133mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.358mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.141mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg 0.069mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.155mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.191mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.091mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.374g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.603g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.