Which Millet Is Which
| Millet | Also called | What it is known for |
|---|---|---|
| Ragi | Finger millet, nachni | High in calcium, earthy taste |
| Jowar | Sorghum | Mild taste, used for rotis and puffs |
| Bajra | Pearl millet | Iron rich, a winter staple in north India |
| Foxtail, kodo, little millet | Small millets | Used like rice, less common in snacks |
Whole ragi has about 364 mg calcium per 100 g in the Indian Food Composition Tables, far more than rice or wheat.
Types of Millet Snacks
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- Millet chips: thin chips from millet flour, often mixed with rice flour. Example: Masala Ragi Chips.
- Millet namkeen: a roasted mix of millets with dal, nuts and seeds. Example: Roasted Millet Mix Namkeen.
- Millet puffs: puffed jowar, ragi or bajra, very light and airy.
- Millet cookies and bars: usually contain sugar, so check the label.
Nutrition Compared (per 100 g, our labels)
| Per 100 g | Masala ragi chips | Roasted millet mix namkeen |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 468 kcal | 482 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.9 g | 8.6 g |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 22.3 g |
| Total sugars | 2.1 g | 3.1 g |
The millet mix has more than twice the protein because it includes almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dal.
How to Pick a Good Millet Snack
Millet first
The millet should be the first ingredient, not rice flour or maida.
Check the fat
15 to 25 g per 100 g is normal for seasoned millet snacks.
Check the sugar
Savoury snacks should have little sugar. Cookies and bars often have a lot.
Check allergens
Many millet mixes contain nuts, and chips may carry traces of gluten.
Are Millet Snacks Healthy?
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They are better than most fried snacks: more fibre, often more protein, and less refined flour. But they still contain oil and salt. Treat them as a better snack, eaten in a bowl, not as a health food.
Where to Buy Millet Snacks Online
Our snacks section has Masala Ragi Chips and the Roasted Millet Mix Namkeen in resealable jars. For prices, calories and how ragi chips compare with potato chips, read our ragi chips guide.
Editorial Note
How we publish Chau Foods blog guides
This article is published by the Chau Foods editorial team for general food education, ingredient guidance, and shopping support. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Reader Checklist
- Published on 10 October 2026
- Last reviewed and updated on 10 October 2026 by the Chau Foods editorial team.
- Use this guide for food education and buying decisions, not medical treatment.
- If you have allergies or a clinical diet plan, check with a qualified professional first.
About the Author
Chau Foods Editorial Team
This guide is written and fact-checked by the Chau Foods editorial team - a small group of FSSAI-certified food specialists based in Rohini, Delhi. Led by founder Mohit, the team combines direct farm-sourcing experience (California almonds, Bihar makhana from Darbhanga & Madhubani, Kashmir walnuts, Kerala spices) with hands-on quality control at the Chau Foods packing facility. We publish only what we would feed our own families, cite Indian nutrition data where relevant, and refresh every article when sourcing, pricing, or health guidelines change.
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