As per IFCT, 2017 with respect to Finger millet (ragi), correct statements are:
A. 27.3 mg / 100g calcium

B. 6.4 mg / 100g iron

C. 7.1 g / 100g protein

D. 1.9 g / 100g total fat

E. 11.1 g / 100g total dietary fiber

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Information Booster:
· Finger millet (Ragi) is especially valued for its calcium content, which is among the highest in common cereals. The IFCT 2017 lists calcium at 364 mg/100g, not 27.3 mg, making statement A inaccurate.
· Iron is present in moderate amounts, around 3.9 mg/100g, not 6.4 mg, so statement B is also incorrect.
· The protein content of 7.1 g is accurate and makes C correct. Though not very high in protein, it's significant for a millet.
· The fat content, at 1.9 g, is low but accurate, especially as finger millet is not an oil-rich grain. Statement D is correct.
· Total dietary fiber is high (11.1 g), making Ragi a good grain for digestion and glycemic control. Hence, E is correct.
Additional Knowledge (Why other options are incorrect):
· Option B (Iron) is overestimated; 6.4 mg is above the actual range for ragi and may confuse it with other grains like bajra or whole pulses.
· Option A (Calcium at 27.3 mg) is grossly underreported; such low calcium values are typical for polished grains or some pulses, not Ragi, which is a recognized calcium-rich cereal.