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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.02 g
Fats:
4.22 g
Carbs:
72.85 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
3.24 g
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% |
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Protein
~10.62g
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Carbs
~72.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.134 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.75mg | 0.284mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 12.2µg | 17% |
| Folate | 85µg | 20µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.096mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 114mg | 165mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.848mg | 0.367mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 6.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.421mg | 0.332mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 3.688mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.384mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 363mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.134g | 1.558g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.01mg | 3.36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 329kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.723g | 0.61g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.773g | 1.131g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 289mg | 1% |
| Protein | 11.02g | 10.62g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 4.22g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Manganese | 1.632mg | 1.605mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 72.85g | 72.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.35g | 65.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.53g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.68mg | 1.67mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.353mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.465mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.4mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.212mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.578mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
82%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum grain contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum grain is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum grain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.