Millet vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between millet and beans
- Millet has more vitamin B3, while beans have more fiber, potassium, and selenium.
- Beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 17% higher.
- Beans contain 3 times less vitamin B3 than millet. Millet contains 1.33mg of vitamin B3, while beans contain 0.43mg.
- The amount of sugar in millet is lower.
- Beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beans is 33, while the glycemic index of millet is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Millet, cooked and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +377.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +317.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +425.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.1% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.5g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.272mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 62mg | 296mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.206mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 30.8mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.51g | 4.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.172g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.67g | 20.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.37g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.172g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans 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.