Millet vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between millet and cereal
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese in cereal is higher than in millet.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 515% more than millet.
- Millet contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Millet, cooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +131.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5306.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +735.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5832.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4619.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5442.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1789.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +266.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +443.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 6.288mg | 515% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 5.986mg | 452% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 34.06mg | 418% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 3.87mg | 291% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 29.62mg | 177% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 7.6mg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.79mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 23.67g | 86.85g | 21% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 378kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 6.3µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.51g | 6.06g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1g | 1.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.37g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.172g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.184mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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