Varagu: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Konidhan, Syama dhan, Kodo millet, Ral gana, Priyangu thene, Snol, Thina, Rala, Kangni, Thinai, Karralu. Food group: Cereals and Millets. Vegetarian.
What 100 g gives you in pregnancy
| Folate | 39 mcg — 7% of the daily need in pregnancy |
- Folate lowers the risk of neural tube defects, which form in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Daily requirements are NIH / US Dietary Reference Intakes recommended intakes for pregnancy. Requirements differ by country — folate is 600 mcg in US guidance against 570 mcg in India's — so percentages are only meaningful against the authority named here. They are for 100 g of this food and are a guide, not a meal plan; your doctor may advise different amounts for you.
Explore further
Varagu is a notable source of folate and iron — see what each does in pregnancy.
More cereals and millets: Amaranth seed, black, Amaranth seed, pale brown, Bajra, Barley, Jowar, Maize, dry.
Varagu in Indian languages
| Assamese | Konidhan |
| Bengali | Syama dhan |
| English | Kodo millet |
| Gujarati | Ral gana |
| Kannada | Priyangu thene |
| Kashmiri | Snol |
| Malayalam | Thina |
| Marathi | Rala |
| Punjabi | Kangni |
| Tamil | Thinai |
| Telugu | Karralu |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 332 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.2 g |
| Fibre | 6.4 g |
| Iron | 2.3 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Folate | 39 mcg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.
Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.