Kodo millet is a good substitute for rice or wheat. Protein, fiber, and mineral content are much higher than the major cereals like rice. It can be cooked just like rice or ground into flour. It provides balanced nutrition, unlike polished white. Kodo millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6, and folic acid, as well as the minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. The phosphorus content in the Kodo millet is lower than any other millet and its antioxidant potential is much higher than any other millet.