The common English name of Ragi is finger millet. Due to the immense popularity of other cereal crops such as rice and wheat, ragi had taken a backseat in the Indian food and nutrition scene for a long time, although they were a highly regarded nutritious yield in ancient agricultural practices more than 2000 years ago.
In the past three to four decades, thanks to in-depth research and the thrust by the UN FAO (United Nations Food And Agriculture Organization) on incorporating millets in the daily diet, to tackle malnutrition and a myriad other commonly occurring ailments, ragi has made a significant comeback as a frontrunner
The nutrition values in a 100 g
Ragi Calories - 385
Macronutrients:
Total Fat 7%, Saturated Fat 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 2%
Cholesterol 0%, Sodium 0%
Total Carbohydrates 25%
Dietary Fiber 14%, Sugars 2%, Protein 10%
Micronutrients:
Minerals:
Calcium 26%, Iron 11%, Potassium 27%
Vitamins:
Thiamine 5%, Riboflavin 7.6%, Niacin 3.7%
Folic Acid 3%
Vitamin C 7%, Vitamin E 4.6%