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Millet raw vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Millet raw and Oat different?

  • Millet raw is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 143% higher.
  • Millet raw contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Oat. While Millet raw contains 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, Oat contains only 0.961mg.

Millet, raw and Oats are the varieties 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" 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%
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.2%

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%
Oat
Oat
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
Oat
Oat
2
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more OtherOther +88.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
~equal in Carbs ~66.27g
~equal in Water ~8.22g

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
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Oat Opinion
Calories 378kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 11.02g 16.89g Oat
Fats 4.22g 6.9g Oat
Net carbs 64.35g 55.67g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 66.27g Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 8mg 54mg Oat
Potassium 195mg 429mg Oat
Iron 3.01mg 4.72mg Oat
Fiber 8.5g 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.75mg 0.626mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 285mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 5mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 2.7µg Millet raw
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.139mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.961mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 56µg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 1.217g Millet raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.353mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.4mg 1.284mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.578mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.236mg 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Oat
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
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.