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Millet flour vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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 from 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.

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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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
5
:
5
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +63.1%
Contains more Selenium +483.9%
Contains more Calcium +692.9%
Contains more Iron +181.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +669.6%
Contains more Manganese +2735.1%
Millet flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +63.1%
Contains more Selenium +483.9%
Contains more Calcium +692.9%
Contains more Iron +181.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.8%
Contains more Potassium +669.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
5
:
7
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Millet flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 104% 17% 113% 77% 86% 32% 0% 2%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.5%
Contains more Folate +121.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
1
:
4
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Other +350.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Millet flour
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Other +350.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
3
:
0
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Millet flour
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Millet flour Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 61.47g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 4.25g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 75.12g 65.37g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 310kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Saffron
Fiber 3.5g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 14mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 3.94mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 119mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 285mg 252mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 4mg 148mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 1.09mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.328mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 32.7µg 5.6µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.115mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 1.46mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 42µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.536g 1.586g Millet flour
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.429g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 2.067g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Millet flour
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.