Pearl Millet
Pearl millet is the most significant species of millet. Compared to other millet such as sorghum or maize, it utilizes moisture more effectively,. Pearl millet can be beneficial in the process of weight loss as it is high in fiber content and also give satiety as it takes a longer time to pass through the stomach to the intestine. It has been found that due to its high fiber content risk of occurrence of gall stone is low. Pearl millet had phosphorus and a rich source of calcium which helps to attain peak bone density.
| Nutrient per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 361 |
| Protein | 11.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.5 g |
| Crude Fibre | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 42mg |
| Iron | 8.0 mg |
Sorghum Millet
Its main ingredient is starch, which is digested more slowly than in other cereals and also has a low protein and fat digestibility. The onset of non-communicable diseases is significantly influenced by oxidative stress and excessive free radical production. The expression of the phase II enzyme is controlled by sorghum derived phenolic chemicals. These operate as the body's natural defense against oxidative stress by converting highly reactive electrophilic species (RES)into harmless and excretable metabolites.
| Nutrient per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 349 |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72.6g |
| Crude Fibre | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 42mg |
| Iron | 8.0 mg |
Finger Millet
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), often known as ragi in India (India, Nepa) are rich in minerals, dietary fiber, polyphenols, and proteins. Finger millet, which is rich in calcium plays an important role in growing children, pregnant women as Well as people suffering from obesity, diabetes and malnutrition. It contains high amount of potassium for the proper functioning of the kidneys and brains and allows the brain and muscles to work smoothly.
| Nutrient per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 328 |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Crude Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Calcium | 344 mg |
| Iron | 8.9 mg |
Foxtail Millet
Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.) an annual grass plant, produces seeds that possess health-promoting properties owing to its unique protein composition containing a high content of essential amino acids. lt is one of the earliest cultivated crops, extensively grown in the arid and semi-arid regions of Asia and Africa, as well as in some other economically developed countries of the world where it is more commonly used as bird feed. Anti-nutrients like phytic acid and tannin present in this millet can be reduced to undetectable amounts by using the proper processing methods. Additionally, the millet is said to have antioxidant, low-glycemic index.and hypolipidemic properties.
| Nutrient per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 331 |
| Protein | 12.30 g |
| Carbohydrate | 60.9 g |
| Crude Fibre | 14.0 mg |
| Calcium | 31 mg |
| Iron | 3.6 mg |
