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Millet raw vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between millet raw and chestnut

  • Millet raw has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 34% more.
  • Millet raw contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. Millet raw contains 4.72mg of vitamin B3, while chestnut contains 0.731mg.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +572%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%

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% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +451%
Contains more FatsFats +205.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.4%
Contains more OtherOther +356.3%
Contains more WaterWater +686%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet raw Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Chestnut DV% diff.
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.854mg 34%
Copper 0.75mg 0.472mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 99mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.731mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.148mg 23%
Protein 11.02g 2g 18%
Iron 3.01mg 1.73mg 16%
Carbs 72.85g 27.76g 15%
Potassium 195mg 715mg 15%
Magnesium 114mg 54mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.104mg 14%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.25mg 13%
Folate 85µg 38µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.233mg 12%
Calories 378kcal 131kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.545g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.316mg 11%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Calcium 8mg 46mg 4%
Fats 4.22g 1.38g 4%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.26g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.476g 1%
Sodium 5mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients

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

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