Grain
Grits
Millet grits are coarsely broken millet kernels cooked into a polenta-like porridge—hearty, mild, and gluten-free. Texture sits between fine flour porridge and whole-grain pilaf. Toast before simmering for deeper flavour. Cook with water or stock, stirring as they thicken. Serve soft as a side or firmer, cooled and seared. Season boldly; millet is a quiet canvas.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 2.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.48 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.25 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 5.05 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
- Total Carbohydrate 69.4 g
- Dietary Fibre 5.65 g
- Total Sugars 1.03 g
- Complex / starch 60.5 g
- Protein 10 g
- Water 12.5 g
- Energy 352 kcal
- Water 12.5 g
- Carbohydrates 69.4 g
- Protein 10 g
- Fat 2.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.48 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.25 g
- Omega-3 0.13 g
- Vitamins 52.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.27 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.53 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.52 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 25.3 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.66 mg
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg
- Minerals 241 mg
- Major Minerals 239 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.01 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.27 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.53 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.52 · vitamin-b6: 0.22 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 25.3 · vitamin-e: 0.66 · vitamin-k: 2.3 ·
Minerals
Grits of Millet: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Coarse millet porridges were staple dishes in millet-growing regions.
Grits-style millet appeared on gluten-free and whole-grain menus.