Grains & pasta

Sorghum grain

FDC 169716cup (192 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 61 · -3 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sorghum grain is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 61 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 31 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (39% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (24% DV), an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 329 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.6 g · 12%Carb 72.1 g · 80%Fat 3.5 g · 9%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories329 kcal16%
Total fat3.5 g4%
Saturated fat0.61 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate72 g26%
Dietary fiber6.7 g24%
Sugars2.5 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium363 mg8%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium165 mg39%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%

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FDC 169716

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.

Magnesium39% DV
Dietary fiber24% DV
Protein21% DV
Iron19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density61 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g6.7 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Spelt, uncookedDensity 64 vs 61Wheat flour, whole-grainDensity 65 vs 61Wheat, hard whiteDensity 65 vs 61

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