Calories in 1/2 Cup of Millet
1/2 cup of millet (85 g) has 100 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 20 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 8% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of millet has 50 and 3/4 cup of millet has 150 calories. Burning 100 calories takes about 18 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Millet: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of millet?
1/2 cup of millet weighs about 85 g and has 100 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of millet?
1/2 cup of millet has 3 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of millet?
1/2 cup of millet has 20 g of carbohydrates, including 1.1 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much millet is 100 calories?
100 calories of millet is 85 g, about 1/2 cup of millet.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708377. Original description: Millet. Portion weights are USDA household measures.