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

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How are table salt and millet raw different?

  • Millet raw is higher than table salt in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1685% more than millet raw.
  • Millet raw is lower in sodium.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index (71) than table salt (0).

Salt, table and Millet, raw types were used 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.
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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2337.5%
Contains more IronIron +812.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1532%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 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 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more OtherOther +2980.2%
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 raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Millet raw DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 5mg 1685%
Copper 0.03mg 0.75mg 80%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.632mg 67%
Phosphorus 0mg 285mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.421mg 35%
Iron 0.33mg 3.01mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.384mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.72mg 30%
Magnesium 1mg 114mg 27%
Carbs 0g 72.85g 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.29mg 22%
Protein 0g 11.02g 22%
Folate 0µg 85µg 21%
Calories 0kcal 378kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.848mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.134g 14%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.68mg 14%
Potassium 8mg 195mg 6%
Fats 0g 4.22g 6%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.7µg 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.723g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.773g 2%
Calcium 24mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 64.35g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38753mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.