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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 12.2µg | 37% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.284mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 1.605mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.367mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 3.688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 6.7g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 165mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 1.67mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 1.558g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 3.36mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.332mg | 7% |
| Folate | 42µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 363mg | 4% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 329kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 72.09g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 1.131g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.25g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 289mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 10.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 65.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 2.53g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 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?
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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%
82%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.