Sorghum grain nutrition facts
Sorghum spp.
100 grams of sorghum grain contain 329 calories, 11 g of protein, 72 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (70% DV), magnesium (39% DV), copper (32% DV) and thiamin (B1) (28% DV). Most of its calories (80%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese70%
- Magnesium39%
- Copper32%
- Thiamin (B1)28%
- Vitamin B626%
- Dietary fiber24%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.69 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.37 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.36 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 165 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 289 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.67 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.28 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 12.2 µg | 22% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.13 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.56 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 12.4 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Sorghum grain | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 329 | 284 | +16% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 8.81 g | +20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 58.5 g | +23% |
| Total fat | 3.46 g | 2.25 g | +54% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 5.77 g | +16% |
| Total sugars | 2.53 g | 0.94 g | +169% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 94.9 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169716. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.