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Millet raw vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Millet raw and Spaghetti

  • Millet raw has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 72% more.
  • Millet raw contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. Millet raw contains 0.421mg of Vitamin B1, while Spaghetti contains 0.02mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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
8
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +406.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +406.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%

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
7
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.7%
Contains more Folate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
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%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +683.7%
Contains more Folate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
4
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +353.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.1%
Contains more Other +1057.1%
Contains more Water +616.6%
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
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +353.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.1%
Contains more Other +1057.1%
Contains more Water +616.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 29.06g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 5.8g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 0.93g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 30.86g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 158kcal Millet raw
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 1.8g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 7mg Millet raw
Iron 3.01mg 0.5mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 18mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 58mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 44mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 1.68mg 0.51mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.1mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0.322mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.02mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.02mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.4mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.112mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.049mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 7µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.083mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.206mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.228mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg 0.44mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg 0.133mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.065mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.297mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.262mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.132mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.131g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.326g Millet raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.