-the protein content is very close to that of wheat; both provide about 11% protein by weight-rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6 and folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc-are also a mild thyroid peroxidase inhibitor and probably should not be consumed in great quantities by those with thyroid disease -in China millet soup is commonly used by nursing mothers to aid in mil