Golden millet
High GI
GL 17 per 100 g
- Good source of fiber
- Moderate glycemic index
Golden millet has a glycemic index of 71, the same as plain Millet (71).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Cauliflower rice offers a massive reduction in glycemic impact, with a GL of 1 compared to 17, making it an excellent choice for blood sugar stability.
Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice) - GL 11 per 100 g Quinoa is a lower-glycemic grain alternative that provides a more moderate blood sugar response (GI 53 vs 71) while maintaining a similar culinary role.
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Forms of Millet
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 119 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good source of fiber
- Gluten-free grain
- Contains essential minerals
- Moderate glycemic index
- Low protein content
- Not suitable for low-carb diets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Golden millet?
Golden millet has a glycemic index of 71 (High) and a glycemic load of 17 per 100 g.
Is Golden millet good for people with insulin resistance?
Golden millet has a high glycemic index (71) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice).
Which form of Millet has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Millet in this database, Millet salad has the lowest glycemic load (10 per 100 g).
Check Golden millet in the Logi app, with your portion.
