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How much protein is in millet?
3.5 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 6.1 gIn 1 cup (about 175 g).
- #154Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 855 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About millet
Millet is low in protein. Grains have modest protein per 100 g, especially once cooked and swollen with water, but it adds up because we eat them in large amounts.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
| Goat milkDairy | 3.6 g |
| Ice creamDairy dessert | 3.5 g |
| Millet (cooked)Grain | 3.5 g |
| Natural yogurtDairy | 3.5 g |
| Strawberry cakeDairy dessert | 3.5 g |
More grain
- Wheat germ · 23 g
- Oats · 13 g
- Popcorn · 13 g
- Rice cakes · 8.2 g
- Cornflakes · 7.5 g
- Whole wheat pasta · 6 g
- Pasta · 5.8 g
- Spelt · 5.5 g
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FAQ
How much protein is in millet?
Millet cooked has 3.5 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 cup (about 175 g), gives you roughly 6.1 g.
Is millet high in protein?
Millet is low in protein. With 3.5 g per 100 g it ranks #154 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much millet do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 855 g of millet cooked, which is far more than anyone eats in one go, so it isn't a practical way to get protein.
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