The composition of Rala (Setaria italica) grain per 100 g edible portion is:
| Components | Amount |
| Energy | 315 Cal |
| Carbohydrate | 63.2 g |
| Proteins | 11.2 g |
| Fats | 4.0 g |
| Dietary fibres | 17.62 g |
| Calcium | 31 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.032 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin E | 31 mg |
| Folic acid | 15 mg |
| Phosphorous | 290 mg |
| Magnesium | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 4.6 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Copper | 1.4 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg |
| Chromium | 0.03 mg |
| Chlorine | 37 mg |
| Sulphur | 171 mg |
| Molybdenum | 0.07 mg |
Most foxtail millets cultivars are non-glutinous and are thus suitable for the diet of people with coeliac disease.
Rutuja's Project on Foxtail Millet (Rala) 