Both rice and millets have enough fibre. However, millets have a higher fibre content than rice. Hence millets can be a better option, especially for improving a child's digestive system, bowel movements and weight regulation.

Foxtail millet is an erect annual grass, fast-growing, leafy and tufted, 90-220 cm high. It has a dense root system of thin adventitious roots. Its stems are erect, slender and tiller from the base. The leaves are alternate with lanceolate and serrated blades, 15-50 cm long and 0.5-4 cm broad.