Flax seeds vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flax seeds and millet flour?
- Flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, fiber, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and potassium, yet millet flour is higher in vitamin B3.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 103% more.
- Flax seeds have 18 times more calcium than millet flour. While flax seeds have 255mg of calcium, millet flour has only 14mg.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Millet flour types in this article.
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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 | +229.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1721.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +437.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +892% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +714.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +997.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
69.88 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
1.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.11 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +283.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +215% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 2.618g | 174% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.413mg | 103% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 3.5g | 95% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.535mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 119mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.002mg | 64% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 4.25g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 285mg | 51% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Calcium | 255mg | 14mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 3.94mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 6.02mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 0.924g | 17% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 224mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.63mg | 16% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 10.75g | 15% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 75.12g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 0.536g | 14% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 32.7µg | 13% |
| Folate | 87µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.372mg | 8% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 382kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.267mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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
62%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins