Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 346 kcal |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.5 g |
| Fibre | 7.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g |
| Magnesium | 91.4 mg |
| Folate | 36.2 µg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
Where its calories come from
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrate 78%
- Fat 10%
Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.
How many calories in one serving of little millet?
About 104 kcal for one roti's worth of flour, or a small katori cooked (30 g dry), and about 208 kcal if you have two.
One serving, against your day
How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (30 g) fills.
27.4 mg
3 g
10.9 µg
0.5 mg
0.4 mg
Source
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code A016. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.
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Is little millet good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?
Weight loss
Eat in moderation104 kcal in a 30 g serving, with 2.3 g of fibre but without much protein, so keep to this serving.
PCOS and PCOD
Eat in moderationAbout 19.7 g of carbohydrate in a 30 g serving, so watch the portion.
Diabetes
Eat in moderationAbout 19.7 g of carbohydrate in a 30 g serving, so watch the portion.
Menopause
Fine as part of a meal3 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.
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