Millet vs pumpernickel bread: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: millet scores 38/100 and pumpernickel bread 37/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Millet

38/100Lower nutrient density

119 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 174 g

Pumpernickel bread

37/100Lower nutrient density

250 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 32 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesMillet119 vs 250 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinPumpernickel bread3.5 vs 8.7 g per 100 g
  • More fiberPumpernickel bread1.3 vs 6.5 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarAbout even0.1 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumPumpernickel bread62 vs 208 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0.2 vs 0.4 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientMillet, 100 gPumpernickel bread, 100 gMillet, 174 gPumpernickel bread, 32 g
Calories119 kcal250 kcal207 kcal80 kcal
Protein3.5 g8.7 g6.1 g2.8 g
Carbohydrates24 g48 g41 g15 g
Sugars0.1 g0.5 g0.2 g0.2 g
Fiber1.3 g6.5 g2.3 g2.1 g
Fat1 g3.1 g1.7 g1 g
Saturated fat0.2 g0.4 g0.3 g0.1 g
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 µg0 µg
Potassium62 mg208 mg108 mg67 mg
Iron0.6 mg2.9 mg1.1 mg0.9 mg
Calcium3 mg68 mg5.2 mg22 mg
Magnesium44 mg54 mg77 mg17 mg
Sodium2 mg596 mg3.5 mg191 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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