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Millet raw vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between millet raw and taffy (candy)

  • The amount of copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in millet raw is higher than in taffy (candy).
  • Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 83% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of millet raw is 71.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6400%
Contains more IronIron +30000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36633.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +78.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1308.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1663.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.838g

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Copper 0.75mg 0mg 83%
Manganese 1.632mg 0mg 71%
Phosphorus 285mg 1mg 41%
Iron 3.01mg 0.01mg 38%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.028mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.002mg 29%
Magnesium 114mg 0mg 27%
Protein 11.02g 0.03g 22%
Folate 85µg 0µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.012mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.004mg 17%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.21mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.121g 13%
Potassium 195mg 3mg 6%
Carbs 72.85g 91.56g 6%
Saturated fat 0.723g 2.049g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Sodium 5mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Calories 378kcal 397kcal 1%
Fats 4.22g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.838g 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.