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Millet vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Millet and Broad bean

  • Millet has more Copper, and Vitamin B6, while Broad bean has more Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Broad bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Broad bean contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Millet. Millet contains 0.108mg of Vitamin B6, while Broad bean contains 0.029mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Millet, cooked and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.
Contains more Magnesium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.6%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.6%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Potassium +211.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.261

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +205.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +205.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +119.5%
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 22.37g 6.5g Millet
Protein 3.51g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 1g 0.5g Millet
Carbs 23.67g 10.1g Millet
Calories 119kcal 62kcal Millet
Sugar 0.13g Broad bean
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 3mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 0.63mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 44mg 31mg Millet
Phosphorus 100mg 73mg Millet
Potassium 62mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 2mg 41mg Millet
Zinc 0.91mg 0.47mg Millet
Copper 0.161mg 0.06mg Millet
Manganese 0.272mg 0.261mg Millet
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 3IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 1.2mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0.066mg Millet
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.029mg Millet
Folate 19µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.113mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.148mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.446mg 0.37mg Millet
Lysine 0.067mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.07mg 0.037mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.184mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.075mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.172g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g 0.02g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.303g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet Broad bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Millet
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.