Key Takeaways

Oatmeal is higher in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.

Millet has magnesium that can help lower blood pressure and is digested slowly to improve fullness.

Oatmeal is less expensive and easier to find at the grocery store.

Oatmeal is a popular breakfast staple for its heart-health benefits and customizability. Though lesser known, millet is a type of small-seeded grass that can be prepared similarly to oatmeal. It has important nutrients and benefits for your heart and blood sugar.

Oatmeal vs. Milet: How Their Nutrition Stacks Up Oatmeal Millet Serving size 1 cup cooked steel-cut oats 1 cup cooked Calories 166 207 Fiber 4 g 2 g Protein 6 g 6 g

Oats are higher in soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan, than millet, Lauri Wr

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