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Millet flour vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet flour and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Millet flour is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.
  • Millet flour contains 41 times more Selenium than Vine spinach (basella). Millet flour contains 32.7µg of Selenium, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.8µg.

Food types used in this article are Millet flour and Vinespinach, (basella), raw.

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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 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.1%
Contains more IronIron +228.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +448.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3987.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.7%

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +726%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1316.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +973.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

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 Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 382kcal 19kcal Millet flour
Protein 10.75g 1.8g Millet flour
Fats 4.25g 0.3g Millet flour
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 71.62g 3.4g Millet flour
Carbs 75.12g 3.4g Millet flour
Magnesium 119mg 65mg Millet flour
Calcium 14mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 224mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 3.94mg 1.2mg Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Copper 0.535mg 0.107mg Millet flour
Zinc 2.63mg 0.43mg Millet flour
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Phosphorus 285mg 52mg Millet flour
Sodium 4mg 24mg Millet flour
Vitamin A 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Manganese 1.002mg 0.735mg Millet flour
Selenium 32.7µg 0.8µg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.05mg Millet flour
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 0.5mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 0.053mg Millet flour
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.24mg Millet flour
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Folate 42µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.536g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.924g Millet flour
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.028mg Millet flour
Threonine 0.354mg 0.055mg Millet flour
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.053mg Millet flour
Leucine 1.537mg 0.101mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.144mg 0.086mg Millet flour
Methionine 0.319mg 0.019mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.085mg Millet flour
Valine 0.584mg 0.065mg Millet flour
Histidine 0.257mg 0.039mg 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 Vine spinach (basella)
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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.