A good source of zinc, iron and fibre;
A native millet of India, has relatively limited cultivation to the parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, though its occurrence as a weed is noted in all states of India. It is primarily used as a food crop in India. It can be grown even in less fertile sandy loam soils and matures in 60- 80 days and is the most inexpensive crop to grow and does not need weeding and has no serious pests and diseases.
| Nutrients | Value Per 100 Grams |
|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 338 |
| Protein (g) | 11.5 |
| Fat (g) | 1.89 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 71.3 |
| Ca (mg) | 0.01 |
| Fe (mg) | 0.65 |
