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Millet flour vs. Sorghum grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Sorghum grain

  • Millet flour is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sorghum grain is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Millet flour is 37% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Sorghum grain. Millet flour contains 1.267mg of Vitamin B5, while Sorghum grain contains 0.367mg.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Sorghum grain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 118% 3.9% 32% 126% 95% 46% 124% 0.26% 209% 67%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.2%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~289mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 0% 83% 22% 69% 22% 102% 0% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
11% 3% 72% 12%
Protein: 10.62 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 72.09 g
Water: 12.4 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +43%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
~equal in Protein ~10.62g
~equal in Carbs ~72.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
18% 34% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.61 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.4%

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 Sorghum grain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Sorghum grain Opinion
Calories 382kcal 329kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 10.62g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 3.46g Millet flour
Net carbs 71.62g 65.39g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 72.09g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 165mg Sorghum grain
Calcium 14mg 13mg Millet flour
Potassium 224mg 363mg Sorghum grain
Iron 3.94mg 3.36mg Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g 2.53g Millet flour
Fiber 3.5g 6.7g Sorghum grain
Copper 0.535mg 0.284mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 1.67mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 289mg Sorghum grain
Sodium 4mg 2mg Sorghum grain
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.5mg Sorghum grain
Manganese 1.002mg 1.605mg Sorghum grain
Selenium 32.7µg 12.2µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.332mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.096mg Sorghum grain
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 3.688mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.367mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.443mg Sorghum grain
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 20µg Millet flour
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.005g Millet flour
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.61g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 1.131g Sorghum grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 1.558g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.124mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.346mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.433mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 1.491mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.229mg Sorghum grain
Methionine 0.319mg 0.169mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.546mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.561mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.246mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Millet flour
25%
Sorghum grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
82%
Sorghum grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sorghum grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169716/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.