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Millet flour vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Millet flour and Tortilla

  • Millet flour has more Copper, and Iron, however, Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% more.
  • Millet flour has 2 times more Copper than Tortilla. Millet flour has 0.535mg of Copper, while Tortilla has 0.266mg.
  • Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet flour and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1642.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.1%

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 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +462.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.7%
Contains more FatsFats +129.6%
Contains more WaterWater +247.8%
Contains more OtherOther +266.9%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +231.4%

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 Tortilla
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Tortilla Opinion
Calories 382kcal 310kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 9.76g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 71.62g 36.09g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 45.89g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 85mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 224mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.94mg 2.63mg Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g 2.44g Millet flour
Fiber 3.5g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.535mg 0.266mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 1.92mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 4mg 512mg Millet flour
Vitamin A 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 1.002mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 4.858mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.312mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 42µg 138µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.536g 4.878g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.992g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.129mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.312mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.353mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.671mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.319mg 0.163mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.488mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.444mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.255mg Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g 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 Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla 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 - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.342g)
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.