Sorghum grain vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sorghum grain and Corn
- Sorghum grain is higher than Corn in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
- Sorghum grain covers your daily Manganese needs 63% more than Corn.
- Sorghum grain contains 61 times more Selenium than Corn. While Sorghum grain contains 12.2µg of Selenium, Corn contains only 0.2µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sorghum grain and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +534.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +646.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +479.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +861.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.62 g
Fats:
3.46 g
Carbs:
72.09 g
Water:
12.4 g
Other:
1.43 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +492% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.61 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.558 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +202.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 329kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 10.62g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 3.46g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 65.39g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 72.09g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 165mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 363mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 3.36mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 2.53g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 1.67mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.605mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 12.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.332mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.096mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.688mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.367mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.443mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 23µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Choline | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.61g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.131g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.558g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.124mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.346mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.433mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 1.491mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.229mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.169mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.546mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.561mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.246mg | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sorghum grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum grain is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.