The Power Grains of India Millets – where they grow & why they matter

Millets aren’t just “coarse grains” — they’re India’s climate-smart superfoods. From Bajra rotis in Rajasthan to Ragi mudde in Karnataka, these grains fuel millions with strength and resilience. Low on water needs, high on nutrition, and totally versatile — millets are making a global comeback.

Here’s a crisp look at where each millet grows, how it compares nutritionally, and why you should add it to your diet.

The Millet Comparison Chart

Millet	Major States	Calories (100 g)	Protein (g)	Fibre (g)	Iron (mg)	Calcium (mg)	Star Nutrient
Pearl Millet (Bajra)	Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra	361	11.8	11.5	8.0	42	Iron + Fibre = stamina & heart health
Finger Millet (Ragi)	Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra	336	7.3	3.6	3.9	344	Calcium king; bone strength
Sorghum (Jowar)	Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP	329	10.4	9.7	4.1	25	Magnesium + antioxidants; controls sugar
Foxtail Millet (Kangni)	Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra	331	12.3	8.0	2.8	31	Protein + B vitamins; energy boost
Kodo Millet	MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha	309	8.3	9.0	0.5	27	Fibre-rich; weight & cholesterol control
Little Millet	Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka	207	7.7	7.6	9.3	17	Phosphorus; rice alternative
Barnyard Millet (Sanwa)	Tamil Nadu, UP, Uttarakhand	300	11.2	10.1	15.2	11	Iron boost; light & diabetic-friendly
Proso Millet	UP, Bihar, Rajasthan	341	12.5	2.2	0.8	14	Lecithin; supports nervous system

Why It Matters

• Ragi = Calcium superstar 🦴

• Jowar = Magnesium & antioxidants 💪

• Barnyard millet = Iron champion 🔴

• Bajra = Energy & stamina booster ⚡

• Foxtail millet = Protein + B vitamins 🔋

Millets aren’t just a tradition — they’re the future of healthy eating.