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1. Millet Facts
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3. Types of Millet
4. Millet Nutritional Value
5. Millet Health Benefits
Millet Facts
History and Origin
Types of Millet
Types of Millet
Millet Nutritional Value
Grains ” Millet ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Millet, cooked
Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 174 g
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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119
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5.9%
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Protein
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g
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3.51
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7%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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1.00
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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23.67
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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1.3
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%
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Sugars, total
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g
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0.13
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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3
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.63
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3.5%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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44
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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100
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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62
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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2
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.91
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.161
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.272
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6%
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.9
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%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.106
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.082
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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1.330
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%
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Pantothenic acid
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mg
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0.171
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.108
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%
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Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)
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mg
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19
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4.7%
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| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
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0.00
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Choline, total
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mg
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11.2
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Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)
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mcg
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.02
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%
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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0.3
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%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.172
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0.8%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.184
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.508
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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2
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Alpha-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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70
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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.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Millet Nutritional Value
Millet Health Benefits
Millet
HEALTH
References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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