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Millet raw vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between millet raw and mustard?

  • Millet raw is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber, yet mustard is higher in selenium.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for copper is 75% more.
  • Millet raw has 12 times more folate than mustard. While millet raw has 85µg of folate, mustard has only 7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in millet raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

We used Millet, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow types 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" 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more IronIron +87%
Contains more CopperCopper +913.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +687.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1140.7%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +620%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1149.6%
Contains more WaterWater +865.6%
~equal in Other ~3.37g

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.3%

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 Mustard
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Mustard DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0.074mg 75%
Selenium 2.7µg 33.5µg 56%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.422mg 53%
Sodium 5mg 1104mg 48%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.565mg 26%
Phosphorus 285mg 108mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.07mg 24%
Carbs 72.85g 5.83g 22%
Folate 85µg 7µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.177mg 20%
Iron 3.01mg 1.61mg 18%
Fiber 8.5g 4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.07mg 17%
Calories 378kcal 60kcal 16%
Magnesium 114mg 48mg 16%
Protein 11.02g 3.74g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.254mg 12%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.64mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.774g 9%
Calcium 8mg 63mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 2.182g 4%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.214g 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Potassium 195mg 152mg 1%
Fats 4.22g 3.34g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 64.35g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.