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Millet flour vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between millet flour and sunflower seeds

  • Millet flour has less vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B2 than sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 234% more than millet flour.
  • The glycemic index of millet flour is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet flour and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.9%
Contains more IronIron +33.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +440.5%
~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1110.8%
Contains more OtherOther +150.4%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1905.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +733.3%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Sunflower seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.11mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.535mg 1.8mg 141%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 23.137g 137%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 1.48mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 1.345mg 75%
Fats 4.25g 51.46g 73%
Phosphorus 285mg 660mg 54%
Magnesium 119mg 325mg 49%
Folate 42µg 227µg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 18.528g 44%
Manganese 1.002mg 1.95mg 41%
Selenium 32.7µg 53µg 37%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.355mg 22%
Zinc 2.63mg 5mg 22%
Fiber 3.5g 8.6g 20%
Protein 10.75g 20.78g 20%
Saturated fat 0.536g 4.455g 18%
Carbs 75.12g 20g 18%
Iron 3.94mg 5.25mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 8.335mg 14%
Potassium 224mg 645mg 12%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Calories 382kcal 584kcal 10%
Calcium 14mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 1.13mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 2.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet flour Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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