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Millet raw vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between millet raw and summer squash

  • Millet raw has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, and folate; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin C.
  • Millet raw's daily need coverage for copper is 78% more.
  • Millet raw contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than summer squash. Millet raw contains 4.72mg of vitamin B3, while summer squash contains 0.487mg.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570.6%
Contains more IronIron +760%
Contains more CopperCopper +1370.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +832.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +777.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +810.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2244.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2074.6%
Contains more OtherOther +422.6%
Contains more WaterWater +991.6%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4731.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2297.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Summer squash DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0.051mg 78%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.175mg 63%
Phosphorus 285mg 38mg 35%
Iron 3.01mg 0.35mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.048mg 31%
Fiber 8.5g 1.1g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.487mg 26%
Carbs 72.85g 3.35g 23%
Magnesium 114mg 17mg 23%
Protein 11.02g 1.21g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Calories 378kcal 16kcal 18%
Folate 85µg 29µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.089g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.155mg 14%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.29mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.218mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.142mg 11%
Fats 4.22g 0.18g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.044g 3%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 3µg 2%
Potassium 195mg 262mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.016g 2%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Calcium 8mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.