Millet flour vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are millet flour and rye different?
- Millet flour is higher in selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, rye is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 68% higher.
- Millet flour contains 2 times more selenium than rye. While millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, rye contains only 13.9µg.
- Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than millet flour (70).
Millet flour and Rye grain 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +49.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +637.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.34g
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Carbs
~75.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +344.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +687.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +136.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.002mg | 2.577mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 15.1g | 46% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 13.9µg | 34% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.367mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 2.63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.767g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 4.27mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 510mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.316mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 332mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.294mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 5.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 1.456mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 1.63g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 0.208g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.197g | 2% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 338kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 10.34g | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 75.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 2.65mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g | 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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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.