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Sorghum grain nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Sorghum grain

Sorghum grain
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 329 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 65 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3.8 (acidic)
TOP 9% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 90% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
TOP 15% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 85% of foods
TOP 17% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 83% of foods

Sorghum grain calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 329
Calories in 1 cup 632 192 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.9% 126% 118% 124% 32% 0.26% 46% 95% 209% 67%
Calcium: 39mg of 1,000mg 3.9%
Iron: 10mg of 8mg 126%
Magnesium: 495mg of 420mg 118%
Phosphorus: 867mg of 700mg 124%
Potassium: 1089mg of 3,400mg 32%
Sodium: 6mg of 2,300mg 0.26%
Zinc: 5mg of 11mg 46%
Copper: 0.85mg of 1mg 95%
Manganese: 4.8mg of 2mg 209%
Selenium: 37µg of 55µg 67%

Mineral chart - relative view

165 mg
TOP 11%
3.4 mg
TOP 17%
289 mg
TOP 17%
363 mg
TOP 23%
0.28 mg
TOP 26%
1.6 mg
TOP 29%
1.7 mg
TOP 43%
12 µg
TOP 57%
13 mg
TOP 68%
2 mg
TOP 96%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 10% 0% 0% 83% 22% 69% 22% 102% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 1.5mg of 15mg 10%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1mg of 1mg 83%
Vitamin B2: 0.29mg of 1mg 22%
Vitamin B3: 11mg of 16mg 69%
Vitamin B5: 1.1mg of 5mg 22%
Vitamin B6: 1.3mg of 1mg 102%
Folate: 60µg of 400µg 15%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.33 mg
TOP 25%
0.44 mg
TOP 28%
3.7 mg
TOP 44%
20 µg
TOP 48%
0.5 mg
TOP 57%
0.37 mg
TOP 68%
0.1 mg
TOP 70%
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 IU
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

11% 4% 71% 13% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 21%
10.6 g of 50 g
10.6 g (21% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.5 g of 65 g
3.5 g (5% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
72.1 g of 300 g
72.1 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
12.4 g of 2,000 g
12.4 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 133% 99% 93% 164% 33% 48% 94% 92% 105%
Tryptophan: 372mg of 280mg 133%
Threonine: 1038mg of 1,050mg 99%
Isoleucine: 1299mg of 1,400mg 93%
Leucine: 4473mg of 2,730mg 164%
Lysine: 687mg of 2,100mg 33%
Methionine: 507mg of 1,050mg 48%
Phenylalanine: 1638mg of 1,750mg 94%
Valine: 1683mg of 1,820mg 92%
Histidine: 738mg of 700mg 105%

Fat type information

18% 34% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.61 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g

Fiber content ratio for Sorghum grain

4% 9% 87%
Sugar: 2.5 g
Fiber: 6.7 g
Other: 63 g

All nutrients for Sorghum grain per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 329kcal 16% 26% 7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 11g 25% 43% 3.8 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 3.5g 5% 59% 9.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 65g N/A 10% 1.2 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 72g 24% 9% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 165mg 39% 11% 1.2 times more than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 13mg 1% 68% 9.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 363mg 11% 23% 2.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3.4mg 42% 17% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.5g N/A 57% 3.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 6.7g 27% 15% 2.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.28mg 32% 26% 2 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.7mg 15% 43% 3.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 289mg 41% 17% 1.6 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2mg 0% 96% 245 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3% 57% 2.9 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 12µg 22% 57%
Manganese 1.6mg 70% 29%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 28% 25% 1.2 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 7% 70% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.7mg 23% 44% 2.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7% 68% 3.1 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.44mg 34% 28% 3.7 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Trans Fat 0.01g N/A 72% 2978 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 20µg 5% 48% 3.1 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.61g 3% 67% 9.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g N/A 63% 8.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g N/A 36% 30.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0% 75% 2.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.35mg 0% 77% 2.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.43mg 0% 76% 2.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.5mg 0% 66% 1.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.23mg 0% 84% 2 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.17mg 0% 77% 1.8 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.55mg 0% 74% 1.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.56mg 0% 74% 3.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.25mg 0% 77% 3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
5.3%
Total Fat 3.5g
2.8%
Saturated Fat 0.61g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 72g
27%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 13mg 1.3%

Iron 3.4mg 42%

Potassium 363mg 11%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Sorghum grain nutrition infographic

Sorghum grain nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169716/nutrients

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