Sorghum grain vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sorghum grain and Oat
- Sorghum grain is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Oat is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Fiber.
- Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 144% more than Sorghum grain.
- Sorghum grain contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Oat. While Sorghum grain contains 3.688mg of Vitamin B3, Oat contains only 0.961mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sorghum grain and Oats.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.3% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
~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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~66.27g
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 329kcal | 389kcal |
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| Protein | 10.62g | 16.89g |
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| Fats | 3.46g | 6.9g |
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| Net carbs | 65.39g | 55.67g |
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| Carbs | 72.09g | 66.27g |
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| Magnesium | 165mg | 177mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 363mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 3.36mg | 4.72mg |
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| Sugar | 2.53g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.626mg |
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| Zinc | 1.67mg | 3.97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 523mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1.605mg | 4.916mg |
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| Selenium | 12.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.332mg | 0.763mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.096mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.688mg | 0.961mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.367mg | 1.349mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.443mg | 0.119mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.61g | 1.217g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.131g | 2.178g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.558g | 2.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.124mg | 0.234mg |
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| Threonine | 0.346mg | 0.575mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.433mg | 0.694mg |
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| Leucine | 1.491mg | 1.284mg |
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| Lysine | 0.229mg | 0.701mg |
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| Methionine | 0.169mg | 0.312mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.546mg | 0.895mg |
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| Valine | 0.561mg | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.246mg | 0.405mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum grain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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.