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Millet flour vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are millet flour and potato pancake different?

  • Millet flour is higher in selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for millet flour is 43% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 4 times more manganese than potato pancake. While millet flour contains 1.002mg of manganese, potato pancake contains only 0.26mg.
  • Millet flour has less sodium.

Millet flour and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +135.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +267.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.7%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
~equal in Folate ~41µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.1%
Contains more FatsFats +247.3%
Contains more WaterWater +451%
Contains more OtherOther +195.9%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.1%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +234.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +65.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +266.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +30%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Potato pancake
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 Potato pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 32.7µg 8.9µg 43%
Copper 0.535mg 0.18mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 7.516g 33%
Sodium 4mg 764mg 33%
Manganese 1.002mg 0.26mg 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Iron 3.94mg 1.67mg 28%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.672mg 27%
Phosphorus 285mg 128mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.158mg 21%
Magnesium 119mg 36mg 20%
Starch 69.88g 20.88g 20%
Zinc 2.63mg 0.7mg 18%
Carbs 75.12g 27.81g 16%
Fats 4.25g 14.76g 16%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Potassium 224mg 622mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.757mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.536g 2.496g 9%
Protein 10.75g 6.08g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.173mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 3.73g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.448mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 268kcal 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 14mg 32mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Fiber 3.5g 3.3g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 1.79g N/A
Folate 42µg 41µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.96g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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