MilletNutrition reference
Staples & Grains

Millet

Millet is a small, round gluten-free grain cooked like rice or used in porridge. Per 100 g it provides about 376 calories with 74.4 g carbs.

375.6
kcalper 100g
Carbs
74.45g
Protein
10.02g
Fat
4.19g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Whole millet grain, dry edible portion; USDA record does not specify species
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
375.6 kcal
Protein
10.0218 g
Carbohydrates
74.4462 g
Fat
4.194 g
Dietary fiber
2.6 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
1571.6 kJ
Calcium
9.105 mg
Potassium
214.1 mg
Magnesium
105.5 mg
Iron
2.534 mg
Zinc
2.258 mg
Vitamin B1
0.4113 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1363 mg
Vitamin B3
4.86 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1918 mg
Vitamin B7
11.43 µg
  1. Unknown

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2512379 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169702 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Millet is a small, round gluten-free cereal grain with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. It is cooked like rice, used in porridge, and is a staple in parts of Africa and Asia.

Nutritionally, millet is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 376 kcal, 74.4 g of carbohydrates, 10.0 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat, and 2.6 g of dietary fiber.

Millet cooks quickly and is naturally gluten-free. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Millet?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of dry millet (about 200 g) provides roughly 751 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g375.6 kcal74.4 g10 g4.2 g
1 cup dry200 g751.2 kcal148.9 g20 g8.4 g
1/2 cup dry100 g375.6 kcal74.4 g10 g4.2 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
375.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1571.6 kJ
Protein
10.0218 g
Carbohydrates
74.4462 g
Fat
4.194 g
Dietary fiber
2.6 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
9.105 mg
Potassium
214.1 mg
Magnesium
105.5 mg
Iron
2.534 mg
Zinc
2.258 mg
Vitamin B1
0.4113 mg
Vitamin B2
0.1363 mg
Vitamin B3
4.86 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1918 mg
Vitamin B7
11.43 µg

Questions and answers

Millet nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in millet?

Millet provides about 376 calories per 100 g. A typical cup of dry millet (about 200 g) provides roughly 751 calories.

Is millet gluten-free?

Yes. Millet is a cereal grain that is naturally gluten-free.

Is millet high in carbs?

Yes. Millet provides about 74.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.