Grains & pasta

Sorghum flour, whole-grain

FDC 168943cup (121 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 55 · -9 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sorghum flour, whole-grain is middling for nutrient density at 55 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (29% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (24% DV), a good source of protein (17% DV). Most of its 359 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.4 g · 9%Carb 76.6 g · 83%Fat 3.3 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories359 kcal18%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat0.53 g3%
Cholesterol-
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate77 g28%
Dietary fiber6.6 g24%
Sugars1.9 g
Protein8.4 g17%
Potassium324 mg7%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium123 mg29%
Vitamin C0.8 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168943

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium29% DV
Dietary fiber24% DV
Protein17% DV
Iron17% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density55 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g8.4 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g6.6 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Millet, rawDensity 55 vs 55TriticaleDensity 55 vs 55Wheat, durumDensity 56 vs 55

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