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Millet

Millet is a small-seeded cereal grain used in porridges, pilafs, breads, and other grain dishes.

Millet — illustrative ingredient image

About Millet

Millet is a collective culinary term for the small seeds of several cereal grasses rather than one single grain. Whole millet is commonly hulled before cooking and used in porridges, pilafs, stuffings, and rice-like side dishes.

Its flavour is generally mild and lightly nutty, with the precise character affected by the millet type and whether it is toasted. Cooked millet can be fluffy or soft and creamy, while the uncooked seeds have a firm outer layer.

Millet seeds are typically round or slightly oval, with colour ranging from pale yellow to grey, red, or brown depending on type. They may be toasted, puffed, fermented, or milled; these preparations change their appearance, texture, flavour, and use.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

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Local names for millet

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

millet

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Mil complet, cru

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Mil, cuit, sans sel ajouté

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Millet flakes

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Millet groats

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millet rolled grains

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millet sprouts

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Millet, boiled, no added fat or salt

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Millet, cooked

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Millet, puffed

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Millet(Jo), Dahwangme, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Daname, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Gyeonggwan1ho, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Gyeonggwan2ho, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Hwangmichal, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Polished, Cooked

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Glutinous, Samdachal, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Johwangme, Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Polished, Raw

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Millet(Jo), Polished, Steamed

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Millet(Jo), Samdame, Polished, Raw

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sprouted millet

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Whole millet

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Millet nutrition & diet

Millet nutritional value

Millet, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
378kcal
Protein
11.0g
Carbs
72.8g
Fat
4.2g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use cooked millet as the relevant serving form when assessing a meal, since simmering changes its weight and texture. Preparation with water, stock, milk, oil, or added ingredients alters the final composition. Identify whether the grain is whole, pearled, toasted, or otherwise processed before comparing references.

Compare the right form: Match references to the specific millet species or product, preferably cooked whole millet with its edible grain portion and stated preparation method.

Diet considerations

Millet is a plant-derived cereal grain. Compatibility depends on preparation: milk, butter, meat stock, or other animal additions change suitability, while sweeteners and dried fruit alter the dish’s carbohydrate pattern. Packaged blends, breads, and seasoned products require ingredient review for added cereals, coatings, or flavoring ingredients.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Millet, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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