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Millet raw vs. Sorghum grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are millet raw and sorghum grain different?

  • Millet raw is richer in copper, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B3, while sorghum grain is higher in selenium and magnesium.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper 52% more than sorghum grain.
  • Millet raw contains 4 times more Folate than sorghum grain. Millet raw contains 85µg of Folate, while sorghum grain contains 20µg.

Millet, raw and Sorghum grain types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 118% 3.9% 32% 126% 95% 46% 124% 0.26% 209% 67%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~289mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.605mg

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% 10% 0% 83% 22% 69% 22% 102% 0% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
~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
11% 3% 72% 12%
Protein: 10.62 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 72.09 g
Water: 12.4 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +22%
Contains more OtherOther +126.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43%
~equal in Protein ~10.62g
~equal in Carbs ~72.09g

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
18% 34% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.61 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.558 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Sorghum grain Opinion
Calories 378kcal 329kcal Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 10.62g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 3.46g Millet raw
Net carbs 64.35g 65.39g Sorghum grain
Carbs 72.85g 72.09g Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 165mg Sorghum grain
Calcium 8mg 13mg Sorghum grain
Potassium 195mg 363mg Sorghum grain
Iron 3.01mg 3.36mg Sorghum grain
Sugar 2.53g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 6.7g Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.284mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 1.67mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 289mg Sorghum grain
Sodium 5mg 2mg Sorghum grain
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.5mg Sorghum grain
Manganese 1.632mg 1.605mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 12.2µg Sorghum grain
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.332mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.096mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 3.688mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.367mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.443mg Sorghum grain
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 20µg Millet raw
Trans Fat 0.005g Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.61g Sorghum grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 1.131g Sorghum grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 1.558g Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.124mg Sorghum grain
Threonine 0.353mg 0.346mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.433mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 1.491mg Sorghum grain
Lysine 0.212mg 0.229mg Sorghum grain
Methionine 0.221mg 0.169mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.546mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.561mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.246mg Sorghum grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Sorghum grain
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
25%
Sorghum grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
82%
Sorghum grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum grain
Sorghum grain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
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. Sorghum grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169716/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.