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Millet flour vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between millet flour and muffin

  • Millet flour has more copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1, while muffin has more vitamin K.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for copper is 53% higher.
  • Muffin contains 12 times less magnesium than millet flour. Millet flour contains 119mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet flour and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1090%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.1%
Contains more IronIron +203.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +791.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +610.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +278.1%
Contains more WaterWater +187.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +421.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.5%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +328.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9236.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +327.3%
~equal in Glucose ~1.23g
~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 Muffin
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Muffin DV% diff.
Copper 0.535mg 0.06mg 53%
Selenium 32.7µg 8.2µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 8.103g 37%
Iron 3.94mg 1.3mg 33%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 39.2µg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.418mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.04mg 26%
Magnesium 119mg 10mg 26%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.449mg 24%
Starch 69.88g 16.31g 22%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.37mg 21%
Phosphorus 285mg 146mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.168mg 20%
Fats 4.25g 16.07g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.47mg 16%
Sodium 4mg 336mg 14%
Protein 10.75g 4.49g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 4.822g 10%
Fiber 3.5g 1.1g 10%
Saturated fat 0.536g 2.844g 10%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.63mg 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.163mg 7%
Carbs 75.12g 53g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Calcium 14mg 44mg 3%
Potassium 224mg 121mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.21g 2%
Folate 42µg 48µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Calories 382kcal 375kcal 0%
Net carbs 71.62g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.308g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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