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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.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.

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.
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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.2%
Contains more IronIron +502%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +406.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2005%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +90%
Contains more FatsFats +353.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1057.1%
Contains more WaterWater +616.6%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +490.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0.1mg 72%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.322mg 57%
Selenium 2.7µg 26.4µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.02mg 33%
Phosphorus 285mg 58mg 32%
Iron 3.01mg 0.5mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.4mg 27%
Fiber 8.5g 1.8g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.049mg 26%
Magnesium 114mg 18mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.02mg 21%
Folate 85µg 7µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.112mg 15%
Carbs 72.85g 30.86g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.326g 12%
Calories 378kcal 158kcal 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.51mg 11%
Protein 11.02g 5.8g 10%
Fats 4.22g 0.93g 5%
Potassium 195mg 44mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.131g 2%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.176g 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 29.06g N/A
Calcium 8mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Spaghetti
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
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.