Millet vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Millet and Buckwheat
- Millet has more Vitamin B1, however, Buckwheat is richer in Manganese, and Fiber.
- Millet contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. Millet contains 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Buckwheat contains 0.04mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, cooked and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+49.2%
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Copper
+10.3%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Iron
+27%
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Magnesium
+15.9%
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Potassium
+41.9%
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Manganese
+48.2%
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Selenium
+144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.146
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+49.2%
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Copper
+10.3%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Iron
+27%
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Magnesium
+15.9%
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Potassium
+41.9%
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Manganese
+48.2%
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Selenium
+144.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.146
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
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Vitamin B2
+110.3%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B6
+40.3%
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Folate
+35.7%
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Vitamin E
+350%
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Vitamin B5
+109.9%
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Vitamin K
+533.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
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Vitamin B2
+110.3%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B6
+40.3%
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Folate
+35.7%
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Vitamin E
+350%
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Vitamin B5
+109.9%
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Vitamin K
+533.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+61.3%
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Carbs
+18.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 75.63
Equal in Other - 0.43
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Fats
+61.3%
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Carbs
+18.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 75.63
Equal in Other - 0.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+170.2%
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Saturated Fat
-22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188
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Polyunsaturated fat
+170.2%
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Saturated Fat
-22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.188
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 22.37g | 17.24g |
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Protein | 3.51g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 1g | 0.62g |
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Carbs | 23.67g | 19.94g |
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Calories | 119kcal | 92kcal |
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Fructose | 0.1g |
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Sugar | 0.13g | 0.9g |
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Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g |
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Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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Iron | 0.63mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 44mg | 51mg |
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Phosphorus | 100mg | 70mg |
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Potassium | 62mg | 88mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.61mg |
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Copper | 0.161mg | 0.146mg |
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Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.403mg |
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Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.039mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.94mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.359mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.049mg |
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Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.129mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.127mg |
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Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.212mg |
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Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.172mg |
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Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.044mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.133mg |
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Valine | 0.184mg | 0.173mg |
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Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.079mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.134g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.184g | 0.188g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.188g |
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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%

8%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Millet is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Buckwheat 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.