USDA Standard Reference · Breakfast Cereals
Millet, puffed
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167724, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 354
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 13.0g
- Proteinhigh · 26% DV
- 80.0g
- Carbshigh · 29% DV
- 3.4g
- Fatlow · 4% DV
Millet, puffed contains 354 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 13.0g of protein, 3.4g of fat, and 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 58% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Millet, puffed carries 13.0g of protein per 100g, more than 58% of USDA whole foods.
- 13.0g
- protein per 100g
- Top 42%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 354
- calories per 100g
- 2.7g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Millet, puffed contains 354 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.0g of protein, 3.4g of fat, and 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 2.7g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Millet, puffed is catalogued there as FDC ID 167724, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Breakfast Cereals" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Millet, puffed reads as sugar free, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Breakfast Cereals group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Millet, puffed is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 10% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
354 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Millet, puffed compares to Breakfast Cereals
Per 100 g, against the average across all breakfast cereals foods in USDA FoodData Central.
90% Higher in protein than 90% of breakfast cereals on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Breakfast Cereals group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Millet, puffed ranks on protein
Its 13.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Millet, puffed vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
13 Top 42% higher than 58% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Millet, puffed sits among Breakfast Cereals
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 195 Breakfast Cereals foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Millet, puffed: 90th protein percentile, 28th calorie percentile among Breakfast Cereals foods
Read the chart as text
- Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 19
- Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 70
- Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, FRUITY PEBBLES: Protein percentile 27, Calorie percentile 90
- Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ: Protein percentile 98, Calorie percentile 51
- Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry: Protein percentile 87, Calorie percentile 36
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 40
- Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 9, Calorie percentile 9
- Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, summer berry, dry: Protein percentile 81, Calorie percentile 27
- Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, prepared with water, no salt: Protein percentile 13, Calorie percentile 8
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Shredded Wheat, bagged cereal: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 24
- Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 86
- Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 56
- Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 1 minute cook time, cooked with water, microwaved, without salt: Protein percentile 8, Calorie percentile 5
- Cereals ready-to-eat, POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS with cinnamon bunches: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 88
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER OAT LIFE, plain: Protein percentile 68, Calorie percentile 55
- Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Country Bacon flavor, dry: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 20
- Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry: Protein percentile 61, Calorie percentile 43
- Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, with salt: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 2
- Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 34
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Oatmeal Squares: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 59
- Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, white, regular, dry: Protein percentile 53, Calorie percentile 34
- Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Banana Bread, dry: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 43
- Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CINNAMON TOASTERS: Protein percentile 15, Calorie percentile 98
- Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 29
- Millet, puffed: Protein percentile 90, Calorie percentile 28
Read the chart
Millet, puffed ranks at the 90th percentile for protein and the 28th percentile for calories among Breakfast Cereals foods (n=195). That places it in the "low-cal, high-protein" quadrant, an efficient choice within this category.
- Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size: 76th protein percentile, 19th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits: 38th protein percentile, 70th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, FRUITY PEBBLES: 27th protein percentile, 90th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ: 98th protein percentile, 51st calorie percentile
- Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry: 87th protein percentile, 36th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat: 95th protein percentile, 40th calorie percentile
- Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with salt: 9th protein percentile, 9th calorie percentile
- Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, summer berry, dry: 81st protein percentile, 27th calorie percentile
- Cereals, QUAKER, QUAKER MultiGrain Oatmeal, prepared with water, no salt: 13th protein percentile, 8th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Shredded Wheat, bagged cereal: 79th protein percentile, 24th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES: 24th protein percentile, 86th calorie percentile
- Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits: 30th protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 80.0 G | 29% |
| Energy | 354 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 G | 10% |
| Protein | 13.0 G | 26% |
| Total Sugars | 0.55 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.4 G | 4% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 1.6 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 1481.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 2.5 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 23 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 79.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 79.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 79.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 4 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 8 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 16% |
| Potassium, K | 40 MG | 1% |
| Sodium, Na | 5 MG | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 1 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 106 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 266 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.9 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.67 G | 3% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.72 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.0 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.69 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.9 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.11 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.49 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.14 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Millet, puffed delivers 13.0g of protein per 100g, more than 58% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 354 calories per 100g - about at or above the breakfast cereals average of 328. Compare breakfast cereals
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits sugar free, low sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Frosted Mini SPOONERS
Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, summer berry, dry
Cereals ready-to-eat, HEALTH VALLEY, FIBER 7 Flakes
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits, Ham 'n' Cheese flavor, dry
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry
Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167724) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.