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3. Types of Millet
4. Millet Nutritional Value
5. Millet Health Benefits

Millet Facts

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Millet Nutritional Value

Grains ” Millet ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Millet, cooked

Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 174 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	119	5.9%
Protein	g	3.51	7%
Total lipid (fat)	g	1.00	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	23.67	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.3	%
Sugars, total	g	0.13
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	3	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.63	3.5%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	44	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	100	%
Potassium, K	mg	62	%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.91	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.161	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.272	6%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.9	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.106	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.082	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	1.330	%
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.171	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.108	%
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mg	19	4.7%
Vitamin B-12	mcg	0.00
Choline, total	mg	11.2
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.02	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.3	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.172	0.8%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.184
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.508
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	2
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	70

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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