Sorghum grain
FDC 169716cup (192 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 61 · -3 vs Grains & pasta medianOn 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 329 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | 21% |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 165 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 632 kcal | 32% |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3.8 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 138 g | 50% |
| Dietary fiber | 13 g | 46% |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | |
| Protein | 20 g | 41% |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 317 mg | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96 mg | 6% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169716Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the grains & pasta median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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