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Millet vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between millet and hummus

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, folate, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and magnesium in hummus is higher than in millet.
  • Hummus covers your daily copper needs 41% more than millet.
  • Millet contains less sodium.
  • Millet has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet is 71, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Millet, cooked and Hummus, commercial.

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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.
Millet
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Hummus
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.7%
Contains more IronIron +287.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%

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
6
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% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Hummus
3
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% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
2
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Hummus
3
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.1%
Contains more FatsFats +860%
Contains more OtherOther +295.1%
~equal in Water ~66.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
1
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2095.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +611.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Hummus DV% diff.
Copper 0.161mg 0.527mg 41%
Iron 0.63mg 2.44mg 23%
Manganese 0.272mg 0.773mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.613g 21%
Fiber 1.3g 6g 19%
Sodium 2mg 379mg 16%
Folate 19µg 83µg 16%
Fats 1g 9.6g 13%
Phosphorus 100mg 176mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.184g 4.039g 10%
Protein 3.51g 7.9g 9%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.83mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.2mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.172g 1.437g 6%
Magnesium 44mg 71mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.18mg 6%
Potassium 62mg 228mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0.582mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 38mg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg 3%
Carbs 23.67g 14.29g 3%
Choline 11.2mg 2%
Calories 119kcal 166kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0.132mg 1%
Net carbs 22.37g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 0.13g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.