Millet flour vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are millet flour and shortbread different?
- Millet flour is higher in copper, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 49% higher.
- Millet flour contains 9 times more magnesium than shortbread. While millet flour contains 119mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
- Millet flour has less saturated fat.
Millet flour and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +494.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +436.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +331.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +427.4% |
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 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.9% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.9% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +626% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +72.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +250% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6896.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.09mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 6.2µg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 8.326g | 38% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 26.22g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 8.105g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 66mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.393mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.071mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 0.49mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.314mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.321mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 3.275mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 6.708g | 14% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 40.47g | 12% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 2.98mg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 5.37g | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 81µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 1.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 514kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.353mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 63.78g | 4% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)