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Millet raw vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between millet raw and shortbread

  • Millet raw has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc, while shortbread has more vitamin E.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 73% more than shortbread.
  • Millet raw contains 8 times more magnesium than shortbread. While millet raw contains 114mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in millet raw is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +714.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4780%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +140.8%
Contains more OtherOther +214.6%
Contains more FatsFats +521.3%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +767.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Shortbread DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0.09mg 73%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.393mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 8.326g 41%
Fats 4.22g 26.22g 34%
Saturated fat 0.723g 8.105g 34%
Phosphorus 285mg 66mg 31%
Fiber 8.5g 1.3g 29%
Magnesium 114mg 14mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.071mg 24%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.44mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 6.708g 15%
Sodium 5mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.321mg 11%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.49mg 11%
Protein 11.02g 5.37g 11%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 3.275mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 11µg 8%
Calories 378kcal 514kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.353mg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 6.2µg 6%
Potassium 195mg 88mg 3%
Carbs 72.85g 63.78g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.314mg 2%
Folate 85µg 81µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 62.48g N/A
Iron 3.01mg 2.98mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Shortbread
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%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.382g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.