Grains & pasta

Millet, raw

FDC 169702cup (200 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 55 · -9 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Millet, raw is middling for nutrient density at 55 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (30% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (27% DV), an excellent source of protein (22% DV). Most of its 378 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11 g · 12%Carb 72.8 g · 78%Fat 4.2 g · 10%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories378 kcal19%
Total fat4.2 g5%
Saturated fat0.72 g4%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate73 g26%
Dietary fiber8.5 g30%
Sugars-
Protein11 g22%
Potassium195 mg4%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron3 mg17%
Magnesium114 mg27%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.05 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169702

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.

Dietary fiber30% DV
Magnesium27% DV
Protein22% DV
Iron17% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density55 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g8.5 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

TriticaleDensity 55 vs 55Wheat, durumDensity 56 vs 55Corn grain, yellowDensity 56 vs 55

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