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Millet flour vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Millet flour and Spinach

  • Millet flour is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Spinach is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Spinach covers your daily Vitamin K needs 411% more than Millet flour.
  • Millet flour contains 22 times more Selenium than Spinach. While Millet flour contains 32.7µg of Selenium, Spinach contains only 1.5µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Millet flour and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2080%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108%
~equal in Iron ~3.57mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.935mg

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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +773.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61600%
Contains more FolateFolate +247.6%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +262%
Contains more FatsFats +1534.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1903.2%
Contains more WaterWater +952%
Contains more OtherOther +49.6%

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
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2301.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92%

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 Spinach
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Spinach Opinion
Calories 382kcal 23kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 2.97g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.26g Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 9.8mg Spinach
Net carbs 71.62g 1.35g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 3.75g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 87mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 136mg Spinach
Potassium 224mg 466mg Spinach
Iron 3.94mg 3.57mg Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 3.5g 2.4g Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.174mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 0.76mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 56mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 70mg Millet flour
Vitamin A 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 1.002mg 0.935mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 1.5µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.095mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.49mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.145mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.242mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 42µg 146µg Spinach
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Spinach
Choline 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.536g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 0.006g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.109g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.04mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.127mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.152mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.231mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.319mg 0.055mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.134mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.168mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.066mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Spinach
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
170%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.