Millet flour vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between millet flour and saffron
- Millet flour is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper, yet saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1192% higher.
- Millet flour contains 6 times more selenium than saffron. Millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, while saffron contains 5.6µg.
Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Spices, saffron.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CopperCopper | +63.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +483.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +692.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +669.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2735.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +259.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.4% |
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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.43g
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
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 28.408mg | 1192% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 11.1mg | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 5.6µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 1.01mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 1724mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 264mg | 35% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 1.46mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.115mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.328mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.267mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 1.09mg | 14% |
| Folate | 42µg | 93µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 252mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 2.067g | 4% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 65.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 5.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 10.75g | 11.43g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.