Breakfast cereals

Millet, puffed

FDC 167724cup (21 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 52 · -9 vs Breakfast cereals median

Puffed millet scores 52 of 100, Fair band, ranking 21 of 30 in Breakfast Cereals. Protein reaches 26% of the Daily Value, with magnesium close behind at 25%, and iron and fiber contributing 16% and 10%.

This is a light, airy cereal eaten cold with milk, much like puffed rice or wheat, with a cup weighing just 21 g given how little the puffed grain weighs. This brief lists no specific limits for it, and it carries essentially no sodium at 5 mg per 100 g. Cooked oats prepared with water and salt score noticeably higher in this category for a heartier breakfast option.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13 g · 13%Carb 80 g · 79%Fat 3.4 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories354 kcal18%
Total fat3.4 g4%
Saturated fat0.67 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Dietary fiber2.7 g10%
Sugars0.55 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium40 mg1%
Calcium8 mg1%
Iron2.8 mg16%
Magnesium106 mg25%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.66 mg4%

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FDC 167724

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein26% DV
Magnesium25% DV
Iron16% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density52 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g2.7 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with saltDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterDensity 60 vs 52

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