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Millet (peeled)

Millet (peeled)

Carb Check

Carbs
69g
Carbs
Fiber
3.8g
Fiber
Net Carbs
65.2g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
13.8g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
70
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
9.7
Glycemic Load

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Moderate Impact
High Impact

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Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
Yes
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
Yes

pH Check

Millet (peeled)
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Millet (peeled)

  • Water
    11.0g
  • Fiber
    3.8g
  • Carbs
    69.0g
  • Fat
    4.0g
  • Protein
    11.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Low
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
Low
Oxalate
Low
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Low

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Millet (peeled) is high in carbohydrates at 69g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 20g delivers 13.8g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Millet (peeled) provides 358 kcal, 11g of protein, and 4g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 65.2 g
  • Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 70 (medium)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 9.7
  • Sodium: 3 mg

With 69g of carbohydrates per 100g, Millet (peeled) is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 20g already provides 13.8g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Millet (peeled) or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Millet (peeled) is carbohydrate-dense with 69g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 20g provides 13.8g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.43
8% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.11
2% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.52
7% RDA
Beta-Carotene
0
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
10
0% RDA
Calcium
10
0% RDA
Iron
6.9
10% RDA
Potassium
170
2% RDA
Magnesium
125
7% RDA
Phosphorus
275
8% RDA
Zinc
2.9
6% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Traces
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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