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Gluten-free grain, rich in fiber and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Half-boiled Millet (150 g) has 179 calories. That works out to 119 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 150 g
179
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 11% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 179 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 45 g | 54 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 89 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 100 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 200 g | 238 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 225 g | 268 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 300 g | 357 kcal |
Calculated from 119 calories per 100 g.
Finish cooking half-boiled millet in a saucepan with water until the grains are tender. Check it as it cooks, since the time needed depends on how far the millet was cooked beforehand; drain any excess water if you prefer a drier texture.
For fluffy half-boiled millet, avoid stirring it constantly and stop cooking as soon as the grains are tender. Drain excess liquid, then let it stand covered briefly before fluffing it with a fork; extra cooking can make it soft and sticky.
Yes, half-boiled millet can replace rice in many bowls, pilafs, and side dishes. Its small grains have a distinct, mildly nutty taste, so check tenderness earlier than you would with uncooked rice and adjust the remaining cooking time.
No, soaking is usually unnecessary for half-boiled millet because it has already been partly cooked. Rinse it if the package directions call for it, then finish cooking; soaking may make the grains softer than intended.
Yes, add half-boiled millet to soup near the end of cooking so it can become tender without breaking down. It absorbs liquid as it sits, so loosen the soup with extra broth if it thickens after cooking.
Half-boiled millet tastes mild and slightly nutty, with a texture that can be tender or pleasantly chewy depending on how fully you cook it. Its subtle flavor works with savory herbs and vegetables as well as fruit and warming spices.
Cook half-boiled millet until just tender, cool it promptly, and portion it into airtight containers for meals. Add it to salads, grain bowls, or soups later; keep wet sauces separate until serving to preserve the grains' texture.
Yes, cooked half-boiled millet freezes well in airtight, meal-sized portions. Cool it before packing, then reheat it from thawed or frozen with a splash of water to restore moisture and separate the grains.
Yes, half-boiled millet can make a filling base because its fiber and grain texture add substance to a meal. Pair it with beans, eggs, fish, or another protein and vegetables for a more balanced, satisfying bowl.
Half-boiled millet contains carbohydrates and can raise blood glucose, so portion size and what you eat with it matter. Pair it with protein and non-starchy vegetables; if you manage diabetes, follow your individualized meal guidance.
Vitamins
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Folate
63µg · 16% DV
B5
0.68mg · 14% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.54mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
147mg · 21% DV
Magnesium
66mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
93mg · 3% DV
Sodium
3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 179 calories in 1 cup (medium) (150 g):
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Half-boiled millet is millet grain that has been partly cooked in water. Millet is an ancient cereal grown across parts of Asia and Africa; this preparation leaves the grains firmer than fully cooked millet, ready to finish cooking in another dish. It is a practical option when you want a grain that holds its shape rather than turning soft.
Use it in soups, vegetable pilafs or chilled grain salads, or continue simmering it until tender and serve it as a side. Millet is naturally gluten-free and provides fibre. Pair it with beans or vegetables for a more substantial meal, or keep the preparation light with herbs, lemon and just a little oil.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.