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Fonio 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)

Fonio —
Sorghum bran —

Protein (g)

Fonio 7.17
Sorghum bran 11.2

Carbs (g)

Fonio 81.3
Sorghum bran 68.7

Fat (g)

Fonio 1.69
Sorghum bran 9.26

Fiber (g)

Fonio 2.20
Sorghum bran 35.0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw — 11.2g vs 7.17g 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 Fonio Sorghum bran
Macronutrients
Water 9.37 g 7.42 g
Protein 7.17 g 11.2 g
Total lipid (fat) 1.69 g 9.26 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 81.3 g 68.7 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.20 g 35.0 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.086 mg 0.556 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 0.716 mg 24.6 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.025 mg 0.408 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 11.6 mg 61.7 mg
Iron, Fe 2.66 mg 14.2 mg
Magnesium, Mg 39.1 mg 274 mg
Phosphorus, P 93.2 mg 517 mg
Potassium, K 43.8 mg 852 mg
Sodium, Na 2.97 mg 2.91 mg
Zinc, Zn 1.85 mg 4.40 mg
Copper, Cu 0.360 mg 0.841 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.418 mg 3.81 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 369 kcal 403 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 377 kcal 365 kcal
Nitrogen 1.15 g 1.79 g
Ash 0.460 g 3.45 g
Starch 78.2 g 32.7 g
Biotin 4.81 ug 109 ug

* 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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