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Millet flour vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between millet flour and bran

  • Bran contains less copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, and magnesium than millet flour.
  • Millet flour's daily need coverage for copper is 52% higher.
  • Bran contains 42 times less vitamin B3 than millet flour. Millet flour contains 6.02mg of vitamin B3, while bran contains 0.144mg.
  • Bran has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran is 56, while the glycemic index of millet flour is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet flour and Oat bran, cooked.

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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%
Bran
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.5%
Contains more IronIron +347.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +710.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Manganese ~0.964mg

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%
Bran
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4080.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +483.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1388%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Bran
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3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.9%
Contains more FatsFats +394.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +556.6%
Contains more OtherOther +146.9%
Contains more WaterWater +868.9%

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
Bran
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Bran DV% diff.
Copper 0.535mg 0.066mg 52%
Selenium 32.7µg 7.7µg 45%
Iron 3.94mg 0.88mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.144mg 37%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.025mg 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 119mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.217mg 21%
Carbs 75.12g 11.44g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.16mg 21%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.53mg 19%
Magnesium 119mg 40mg 19%
Calories 382kcal 40kcal 17%
Protein 10.75g 3.21g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.339g 15%
Folate 42µg 6µg 9%
Fats 4.25g 0.86g 5%
Fiber 3.5g 2.6g 4%
Potassium 224mg 92mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.034mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 0.291g 2%
Saturated fat 0.536g 0.163g 2%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.964mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 8.84g N/A
Calcium 14mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.057mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.057mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.155mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.07mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Bran
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
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran
Bran is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.