Yam vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yam and millet flour different?
- Millet flour is higher than yam in selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Millet flour covers your daily need for selenium, 58% more than yam.
- Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than yam (51).
Yam, raw and Millet flour 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +629.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +995.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4571.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +990.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +702.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +602.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3344.7% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 32.7µg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 3.94mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.535mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 6.02mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 285mg | 33% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 1.002mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.413mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 119mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 2.63mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.267mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 10.75g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 2.618g | 17% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 224mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 75.12g | 16% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 382kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.372mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 4.25g | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.924g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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?
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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
18%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.