Millet flour vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Millet flour and Wheat?
- Millet flour has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc than Wheat.
- Millet flour's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% higher.
- Wheat has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Millet flour. Millet flour has 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Wheat has 0.07mg.
We used Millet flour and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +431.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +412% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +651.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +977.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 10.75g | 5.71g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 0.83g |
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| Net carbs | 71.62g | 23.3g |
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| Carbs | 75.12g | 27.6g |
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| Magnesium | 119mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 164mg |
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| Iron | 3.94mg | 1.76mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 2.63mg | 1.84mg |
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| Starch | 69.88g |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 1.002mg | 1.03mg |
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 2.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.536g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.924g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.243g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.147mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins