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Millet raw vs Corn raw - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Millet raw and Corn raw different?

  • Millet raw is higher than Corn raw in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 77% more than Corn raw.
  • Millet raw contains 10 times more Manganese than Corn raw. Millet raw contains 1.632mg of Manganese, while Corn raw contains 0.163mg.

Millet, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types were used in this article.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Millet raw
Millet raw
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Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +478.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +265.2%
Contains more Copper +1288.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +478.8%
Contains more Magnesium +208.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +265.2%
Contains more Copper +1288.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Millet raw
Millet raw
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3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
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Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +212.6%
Contains more Carbs +289.6%
Contains more Other +414.3%
Contains more Water +777.2%
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
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +212.6%
Contains more Carbs +289.6%
Contains more Other +414.3%
Contains more Water +777.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
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Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Millet raw Corn raw
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 16.7g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 3.27g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 1.35g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 18.7g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 86kcal Millet raw
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 2g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 2mg Millet raw
Iron 3.01mg 0.52mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 37mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 89mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 5mg 15mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.46mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.054mg Millet raw
Vitamin A 0IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.155mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.055mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 1.77mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.717mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.093mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 42µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.3µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.023mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.129mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.129mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.348mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.137mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.067mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.15mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.185mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.089mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.432g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.487g Millet raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Corn raw
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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Millet raw
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Millet raw
18%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients
  2. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.