Jowar or sorghum is the fibre-rich millet is cultivated extensively in India. It is a flowering plant belonging to the grass family Poaceae. It was a part of a regular meal plan for human for more than 5000 years across the globe through civilizations. Jowar is clad by several names such as durra, Egyptian millet, great millet, kafir corn, feterita, guinea corn, Sudan grass, milo, Juwar, Jwari in Marathi, Cholam in Tamil, Jolal in Kannada and Jonnalu in Telugu. Jowar aids in the smooth functioning of the digestive system owing to its abundance of dietary fibre. Nutrition Facts Serving per 100 g Calories 329 Total Fat 3.5g Saturated Fat 0.6g Total Carbohydrate 72g Dietary Fiber 6.7g Sugar 2.5g Protein 11g Calcium 13.00mg Iron 3.36mg Potassium 363mg Sodium 2mg Thiamine 0.35mg Riboflavin 0.14mg Niacin 2.1mg Folate 39.42mg