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Millet raw vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Millet raw and Cornmeal

  • Millet raw has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 75% more than Cornmeal.
  • Millet raw contains 9 times more Manganese than Cornmeal. While Millet raw contains 1.632mg of Manganese, Cornmeal contains only 0.174mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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.
Millet raw
Millet raw
8
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +886.8%
Contains more Manganese +837.9%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +886.8%
Contains more Manganese +837.9%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%

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.
Millet raw
Millet raw
3
:
6
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +145.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.968
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +145.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.968

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
3
:
2
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Contains more Water +29%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45
Millet raw
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
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +141.1%
Contains more Other +535.3%
Contains more Water +29%
Equal in Carbs - 79.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%

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 Cornmeal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 11.02g 7.11g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 1.75g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 378kcal 370kcal Millet raw
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 3.9g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 3mg Millet raw
Iron 3.01mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 114mg 32mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 99mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 142mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 7mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.66mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.076mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0.174mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 0IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.24mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.182mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.038mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.172mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.242mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 1.006mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.105mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.162mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.366mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.337mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.172mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.39g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.828g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Cornmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Millet raw
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.