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 |