Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 46 kcal192.5 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 8.4 g
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Total fat
- 0.7 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & Grains
Millet Porridge
Millet porridge is a soft, mild Chinese breakfast porridge made by simmering hulled millet in water. Per 100 g it provides 46 calories with 8.4 g carbs and 1.4 g protein.
46
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 8.4g
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Fat
- 0.7g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Millet porridge is a soft, mildly sweet porridge made by simmering hulled millet grains in water until tender. It is a traditional breakfast dish in northern China and is usually served plain or lightly sweetened.
Nutritionally, millet porridge is relatively dilute because of its high water content. Per 100 g it provides about 46 kcal, 8.4 g of carbohydrates, 1.4 g of protein, and 0.7 g of fat. This reference reflects plain cooked millet porridge without added sugar.
Because porridge thickness varies with the amount of water used, its nutrition per 100 g can differ. For accurate tracking, weigh the porridge as served and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical bowl (about 250 g) provides roughly 115 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Millet Porridge nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in millet porridge?
Millet porridge provides about 46 calories per 100 g. A typical bowl (about 250 g) provides roughly 115 calories.
Is millet porridge high in carbs?
Millet porridge is mostly carbohydrate and water. Per 100 g it provides about 8.4 g of carbohydrates, which is modest because of the high water content.
How thick should millet porridge be?
Millet porridge thickness depends on how much water is used, which changes its nutrition per 100 g. Weigh the porridge as served for accurate tracking.
