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Table salt vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between table salt and millet flour

  • Millet flour is richer than table salt in selenium, copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1685% higher.
  • Millet flour contains less sodium.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index than millet flour.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table and Millet flour.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2700%
Contains more IronIron +1093.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1683.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2530%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +902%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32600%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +8147.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4235%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Millet flour DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 4mg 1685%
Selenium 0.1µg 32.7µg 59%
Copper 0.03mg 0.535mg 56%
Iron 0.33mg 3.94mg 45%
Phosphorus 0mg 285mg 41%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.002mg 39%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.02mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.413mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.372mg 29%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Magnesium 1mg 119mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.267mg 25%
Carbs 0g 75.12g 25%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.63mg 23%
Protein 0g 10.75g 22%
Calories 0kcal 382kcal 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.618g 17%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Folate 0µg 42µg 11%
Fats 0g 4.25g 7%
Potassium 8mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.073mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.924g 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.536g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 38754mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.