Millet
carb · base score 1 · also listed as pearl millet, milo
What is it?
Millet is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 83 products
- Also listed as
- pearl millet, milo
Common questions about millet
Is Millet good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain millet?
83 UK products list millet as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is millet called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pearl millet, milo. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade millet?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is millet in dog food?
Millet is a gluten free grain, sometimes listed as pearl millet, used as a carbohydrate source. It supplies starch and small amounts of fibre, protein and minerals. Note that milo, which looks similar on some labels, is actually sorghum, a different grain.
Is millet better than rice for dogs?
Millet and rice are both gluten free carbohydrate sources. The better choice depends on your dog's individual tolerance and the overall recipe.
