Eleusine coracana (Wimbi)
© J. Wilson

Eleusine coracana (Wimbi)

Common name:
Finger Millet

Local name:
Wimbi

Country:
Kenya

Food Group(s):
Grain

Part of plant/stage of process:
grain, dried, raw

This drought-tolerant African cereal is is high in calcium, rich in iron and contains the amino acid methionine, important for joint health. Used in porridge it is ideal for feeding to infants and the elderly, but can also be used in many sweet and savoury dishes.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(305) 1283
Water (g)11.3
Protein (g)7.38
Fat (g)1.9
Available carbohydrates (g)53.5
Dietary Fiber (g)22.6
Ash (g)3.5
Ca (mg)344
Fe (mg)11.3
Mg (mg)154
P (mg)183
K (mg)538
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)1.7
Vit A-RAE (mcg)0
ß-carotene (mcg)2
VitC (mg)0
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