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Millet flour vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are millet flour and cayenne pepper different?

  • Millet flour is richer in selenium, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, potassium, iron, and manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin E, 198% more than millet flour.
  • Millet flour contains 4 times more selenium than cayenne pepper. Millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, while cayenne pepper contains 8.8µg.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than cayenne pepper (32).

Millet flour and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were 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.
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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +957.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +799.1%
Contains more IronIron +98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~293mg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27018.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +306.4%
Contains more OtherOther +399.2%
~equal in Water ~8.05g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.7%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 2.45mg 160%
Fiber 3.5g 27.2g 95%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.919mg 65%
Potassium 224mg 2014mg 53%
Iron 3.94mg 7.8mg 48%
Selenium 32.7µg 8.8µg 43%
Manganese 1.002mg 2mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 8.37g 38%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 25%
Fats 4.25g 17.27g 20%
Copper 0.535mg 0.373mg 18%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 8.701mg 17%
Folate 42µg 106µg 16%
Calcium 14mg 148mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.536g 3.26g 12%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Magnesium 119mg 152mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.328mg 7%
Carbs 75.12g 56.63g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 2.75g 5%
Calories 382kcal 318kcal 3%
Protein 10.75g 12.01g 3%
Sodium 4mg 30mg 1%
Phosphorus 285mg 293mg 1%
Zinc 2.63mg 2.48mg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
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%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Millet flour
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

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 - 8.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.