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Okara vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Okara and Millet

  • Okara has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Millet is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Okara's daily need coverage for Selenium is 18% more.
  • Okara contains 27 times more Calcium than Millet. Okara contains 80mg of Calcium, while Millet contains 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Okara and Millet, cooked.

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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.
Okara
6
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4
Millet
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +1077.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 49% 19% 26% 19% 2% 16% 67% 53% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +1077.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%

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.
Okara
2
:
7
Millet
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.108
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 5% 2% 6% 27% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
4
:
1
Millet
Contains more Fats +73%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +114.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.51
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Fats +73%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +114.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
2
:
1
Millet
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.755 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Okara Millet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Millet Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 22.37g Millet
Protein 3.52g 3.51g Okara
Fats 1.73g 1g Okara
Carbs 12.23g 23.67g Millet
Calories 76kcal 119kcal Millet
Sugar 0.13g Okara
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Calcium 80mg 3mg Okara
Iron 1.3mg 0.63mg Okara
Magnesium 26mg 44mg Millet
Phosphorus 60mg 100mg Millet
Potassium 213mg 62mg Okara
Sodium 9mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 0.56mg 0.91mg Millet
Copper 0.2mg 0.161mg Okara
Manganese 0.404mg 0.272mg Okara
Selenium 10.6µg 0.9µg Okara
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.106mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.171mg Millet
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.108mg Okara
Folate 26µg 19µg Okara
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.038mg Okara
Threonine 0.131mg 0.113mg Okara
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.148mg Okara
Leucine 0.244mg 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.212mg 0.067mg Okara
Methionine 0.041mg 0.07mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.185mg Millet
Valine 0.162mg 0.184mg Millet
Histidine 0.093mg 0.075mg Okara
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.172g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.184g Okara
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.508g Okara

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Okara Millet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Okara
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okara
Okara is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/nutrients
  2. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.