Millet vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Millet and Spaghetti
- Millet has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Spaghetti has more Selenium.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Millet.
- Millet contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. While Millet contains 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, Spaghetti contains only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2833.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.4% |
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Fats
~0.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.176g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 3.51g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 1g | 0.93g |
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| Net carbs | 22.37g | 29.06g |
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| Carbs | 23.67g | 30.86g |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.13g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 11.2mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.184g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.184mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)