Millet vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Millet and Oatmeal
- Millet has more Copper, however, Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium.
- Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 67% more than Millet.
- Oatmeal contains 2 times less Copper than Millet. Millet contains 0.161mg of Copper, while Oatmeal contains 0.066mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Millet, cooked and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +846% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +112.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 3.51g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 1g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 22.37g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 23.67g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.13g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 11.2mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.184g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.184mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.057mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.