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Sugar substitute vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and millet flour?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while millet flour is higher in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% higher.
  • Millet flour has 143 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of sodium, while millet flour has 4mg.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Millet flour types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6178.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.4%
Contains more IronIron +2362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +7542.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4454.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1483.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2380%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +421.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~8.67g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
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 MaltoseMaltose +2572.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +1885.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +15.6%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Millet flour
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Millet flour DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 14mg 87%
Copper 0.007mg 0.535mg 59%
Selenium 32.7µg 59%
Iron 0.16mg 3.94mg 47%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.002mg 43%
Phosphorus 8mg 285mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.413mg 33%
Starch 3.52g 69.88g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.372mg 27%
Magnesium 6mg 119mg 27%
Sodium 572mg 4mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 1.267mg 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.63mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 17%
Protein 2.06g 10.75g 17%
Fiber 0.6g 3.5g 12%
Folate 42µg 11%
Fats 0g 4.25g 7%
Potassium 39mg 224mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.073mg 4%
Carbs 84.77g 75.12g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 2%
Saturated fat 0.536g 2%
Calories 347kcal 382kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Sugar substitute
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.