Breakfast cereals

Millet, puffed

FDC 167724cup (21 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 52 · -9 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Millet, puffed is middling for nutrient density at 52 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 21 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (26% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (25% DV), a good source of iron (16% DV). Most of its 354 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13 g · 13%Carb 80 g · 79%Fat 3.4 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories354 kcal18%
Total fat3.4 g4%
Saturated fat0.67 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Dietary fiber2.7 g10%
Sugars0.55 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium40 mg1%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron2.8 mg16%
Magnesium106 mg25%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.66 mg4%

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FDC 167724

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein26% DV
Magnesium25% DV
Iron16% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density52 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g2.7 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with saltDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterDensity 60 vs 52

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