Millet vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between millet and flour
- Millet has more magnesium, while flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Flour covers your daily need for selenium, 60% more than millet.
- Millet contains 2 times more magnesium than flour. While millet contains 44mg of magnesium, flour contains only 22mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, cooked and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +636.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3666.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +863.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +499.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +222.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.155g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 33.9µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.785mg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 4.64mg | 50% |
| Folate | 19µg | 183µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.494mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 5.904mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.682mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 23.67g | 76.31g | 18% |
| Protein | 3.51g | 10.33g | 14% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 364kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg | 0.438mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.044mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.144mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.413g | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1g | 0.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.37g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.13g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 10.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.172g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.184g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.113mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.148mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.446mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.184mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0.23mg | 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)