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Millet raw vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Millet raw and Pasta

  • Pasta has less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Millet raw covers your daily Copper needs 73% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta contains 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Millet raw. Millet raw contains 0.384mg of Vitamin B6, while Pasta contains 0.034mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Millet, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
10
:
0
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +164%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +712.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +706.5%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +164%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +712.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +706.5%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%

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
9
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1029.4%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1029.4%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
4
:
1
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Fats +301.9%
Contains more Carbs +192.2%
Contains more Other +945.2%
Contains more Water +690.8%
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
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +114%
Contains more Fats +301.9%
Contains more Carbs +192.2%
Contains more Other +945.2%
Contains more Water +690.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +523.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +523.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 24.93g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 5.15g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 1.05g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 24.93g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 131kcal Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 6mg Millet raw
Iron 3.01mg 1.14mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 18mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 63mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 24mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 6mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.56mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.093mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0.224mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg Millet raw
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.209mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.15mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.992mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.183mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.034mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 64µg Millet raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.065mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.134mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.197mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.348mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.097mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.079mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.247mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.217mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.103mg Millet raw
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.124g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.429g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.