Composition
Nutritive Value of Minor Millet
| |
Energy
(Kcals) |
Moisture
(g) |
Protein
(g) |
Fat
(g) |
Mineral
(g) |
Carbohydrates(g) |
Fibre
(g) |
Calcium
(mg) |
Phosphorus
(mg) |
Iron
(mg) |
| Italian millet |
331 |
11 |
12 |
4 |
3 |
8 |
61 |
31 |
290 |
|
| Panivaragu |
341 |
12 |
12 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
70 |
14 |
206 |
1 |
| Samai |
341 |
11 |
8 |
5 |
1 |
8 |
67 |
17 |
220 |
9 |
| Sanwa millet |
307 |
12 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
65 |
20 |
280 |
5 |
| Varagu |
309 |
13 |
8 |
9 |
3 |
9 |
66 |
27 |
188 |
0 |
Small millets are rich in phytochemicals, including phytic acid, which is believed to lower cholesterol. Dietary fiber protects against hyperglycemia, some phenolics and tannins act as antioxidants. Small millets have potential benefits to mitigate or delay the onset of complications associated with diabetes. |
