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Millet raw vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet raw and Porridge

  • Porridge contains less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Millet raw.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Millet raw is 79% higher.

Food types used in this article are Millet, raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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
7
:
3
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Magnesium +2180%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +1118.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +1192.3%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +987.5%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Equal in Selenium - 2.8
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +2180%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Potassium +1118.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +1192.3%
Contains more Copper +1775%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +987.5%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Equal in Selenium - 2.8

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
8
:
0
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1094.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2853.8%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
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%
Porridge
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% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1094.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2853.8%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
4
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Protein +665.3%
Contains more Fats +1909.5%
Contains more Carbs +592.5%
Contains more Other +1372.7%
Contains more Water +910.5%
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
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +665.3%
Contains more Fats +1909.5%
Contains more Carbs +592.5%
Contains more Other +1372.7%
Contains more Water +910.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1771.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1771.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 10.02g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 1.44g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 0.21g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 10.52g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 50kcal Millet raw
Sugar 0.03g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 0.5g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 3.01mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 114mg 5mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 15mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 16mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 6mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.13mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.04mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.02mg Millet raw
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.055mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.025mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.52mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.071mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.013mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 12µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.02mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.045mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.063mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.11mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.037mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.027mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.078mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.07mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.033mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.028g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.114g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.