Barnyard millet is a good source of highly digestible protein and at the same time is least caloric dense compared to all other cereals. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber with a good amount of both soluble and insoluble fractions.
The carbohydrate content of barnyard millet is low and slowly digestible, making the barnyard millet a low glycemic index food.
Like all millets, the barnyard millet is gluten-free. It is an appropriate food for patients who are intolerant to gluten