
White Proso Millet
(Panicum miliaceum)
As a stand alone seed, Proso millet it is very deficient in lysine and needs complementation.This is why it is most often mixed into seed mixes with a wide variety of seeds to round out its nutritional value.
Protein content in white proso millet is comparable with that of wheat, but the share of essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and methionine) is substantially higher in proso millet. In addition, health-promoting phenolic compounds contained in the grains are readily bioaccessible and their high calcium content favor bone strengthening.
The seeds of white proso millet are desirable to many species of bird.
Basic Nutritional Components of White Proso Millet:
Vitamins/170gm
Vitamin B1 |
0.26mg |
Vitamin B2 |
0.09mg |
Niacin |
3.4mg |
Vitamin B6 |
0.34mg |
Folate |
22.1μg |
Pantothenic Acid |
1.6mg |
Minerals/170gm
Sodium |
3.4mg |
Potassium |
289mg |
Calcium |
15.3mg |
Magnesium |
142.8mg |
Phosphorus |
272mg |
Iron |
3.57mg |
Zinc |
4.59mg |
Copper |
0.65mg |
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