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Millet flour vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Somen noodles

  • Millet flour is richer than Somen noodles in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Millet flour is 57% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 62 times more Vitamin B3 than Somen noodles. Millet flour contains 6.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Somen noodles contains 0.097mg.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.

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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
10
:
0
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +657.7%
Contains more Magnesium +5850%
Contains more Phosphorus +955.6%
Contains more Potassium +672.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1095.5%
Contains more Copper +2040%
Contains more Manganese +299.2%
Millet flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Somen noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +657.7%
Contains more Magnesium +5850%
Contains more Phosphorus +955.6%
Contains more Potassium +672.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1095.5%
Contains more Copper +2040%
Contains more Manganese +299.2%

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.
Millet flour
Millet flour
8
:
3
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1965%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2761.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%
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%
Somen noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1965%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2761.5%
Contains more Folate +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
4
:
1
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Protein +168.8%
Contains more Fats +2261.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.8%
Contains more Other +227%
Contains more Water +683.3%
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
Somen noodles
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +168.8%
Contains more Fats +2261.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.8%
Contains more Other +227%
Contains more Water +683.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet flour
Millet flour
2
:
1
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3486.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Millet flour
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Somen noodles
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3486.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 Somen noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Somen noodles Opinion
Net carbs 71.62g 27.54g Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 4g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.18g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 27.54g Millet flour
Calories 382kcal 131kcal Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Somen noodles
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 8mg Millet flour
Iron 3.94mg 0.52mg Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 2mg Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 27mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 29mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 161mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 0.22mg Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.025mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 0.251mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.033mg Millet flour
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.097mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.172mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.013mg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 2µg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.051mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.106mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.155mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.274mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.077mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg 0.062mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.194mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.171mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.081mg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.025g Somen noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.021g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.073g 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 Somen noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Millet flour
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.