Buckwheat vs Sorghum bran
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Buckwheat —
Sorghum bran —
Protein (g)
Buckwheat 11.1
Sorghum bran 11.2
Carbs (g)
Buckwheat 71.1
Sorghum bran 68.7
Fat (g)
Buckwheat 3.04
Sorghum bran 9.26
Fiber (g)
Buckwheat 4.05
Sorghum bran 35.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw — 11.2g vs 11.1g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Buckwheat | Sorghum bran | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.9 g | 7.42 g | +74% |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 11.2 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.04 g | 9.26 g | -67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 71.1 g | 68.7 g | +4% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.05 g | 35.0 g | -88% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.539 mg | 0.556 mg | -3% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.177 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.37 mg | 24.6 mg | -78% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.278 mg | 0.408 mg | -32% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.6 mg | 61.7 mg | -78% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.44 mg | 14.2 mg | -83% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 203 mg | 274 mg | -26% |
| Phosphorus, P | 374 mg | 517 mg | -28% |
| Potassium, K | 415 mg | 852 mg | -51% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 2.91 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.24 mg | 4.40 mg | -49% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.476 mg | 0.841 mg | -43% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.23 mg | 3.81 mg | -68% |
| Selenium, Se | 13.6 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 356 kcal | 403 kcal | -12% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 332 kcal | 365 kcal | -9% |
| Nitrogen | 1.90 g | 1.79 g | +6% |
| Ash | 1.82 g | 3.45 g | -47% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 4.80 g | — | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 4.10 g | — | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 0 g | — | |
| Beta-glucan | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 61.6 g | 32.7 g | +88% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 55.3 ug | — | |
| Biotin | 18.6 ug | 109 ug | -83% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 5.79 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 1.59 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 15.4 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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