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Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) leads among millets in both calcium and potassium content. According to nutritional analyses cited in PMC-published reviews, finger millet contains approximately 408 mg of potassium per 100 g — substantially higher than milled white rice (115 mg/100 g) and refined wheat (107 mg/100 g). Pearl millet also provides a rich potassium profile of around 300–330 mg/100 g.
Why potassium matters and how millets deliver:
Heart function: Potassium helps maintain electrical impulses in the heart, reducing the risk of arrhythmia and cardiac events.
Blood pressure regulation: A potassium-rich diet counteracts the vasoconstrictive effects of sodium, supporting healthy blood pressure levels.
Kidney health: Potassium facilitates proper renal filtration and electrolyte balance.
Muscle and nerve function: Potassium is essential for muscle contraction and nerve signal transmission between the brain and peripheral muscles.
Finger millet vs. other sources: 100g of finger millet provides ~34% of the WHO daily potassium recommendation (1,200 mg for adults).
Little millet: Also notably high in potassium, supporting vasodilation and cardiovascular health according to Springer Nature (2024) review.
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