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Millet flour vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are millet flour and pistachios different?

  • Millet flour is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 102% more than millet flour.
  • Millet flour contains 5 times more selenium than pistachios. Millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, while pistachios contain 7µg.
  • Millet flour is lower in saturated fat.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than pistachios (28).

Millet flour and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were used in this article.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~121mg
~equal in Iron ~3.92mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +966.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2417%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449.3%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +4084.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +293.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2190%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +54.5%
~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 Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 1.7mg 102%
Copper 0.535mg 1.3mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 14.38g 78%
Fats 4.25g 45.32g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 23.257g 56%
Selenium 32.7µg 7µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.87mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.3mg 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 490mg 29%
Starch 69.88g 1.67g 28%
Fiber 3.5g 10.6g 28%
Potassium 224mg 1025mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.536g 5.907g 24%
Protein 10.75g 20.16g 19%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.86mg 18%
Carbs 75.12g 27.17g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.52mg 15%
Calories 382kcal 560kcal 9%
Calcium 14mg 105mg 9%
Manganese 1.002mg 1.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Zinc 2.63mg 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Folate 42µg 51µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 16.57g N/A
Magnesium 119mg 121mg 0%
Iron 3.94mg 3.92mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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