Sorghum bran vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sorghum bran —
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Sorghum bran 11.2
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Sorghum bran 68.7
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Sorghum bran 9.26
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Sorghum bran 35.0
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw — 11.2g vs 3.80g 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 | Sorghum bran | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 102 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.42 g | 75.2 g | -90% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 3.80 g | +194% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.26 g | 1.58 g | +486% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.7 g | 18.7 g | +268% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 35.0 g | 2.10 g | +1564% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.556 mg | 0.015 mg | +3609% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.022 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 24.6 mg | 0.235 mg | +10389% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.408 mg | 0.113 mg | +261% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 61.7 mg | 47.0 mg | +31% |
| Iron, Fe | 14.2 mg | 2.10 mg | +577% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 274 mg | 65.0 mg | +321% |
| Phosphorus, P | 517 mg | 148 mg | +249% |
| Potassium, K | 852 mg | 135 mg | +531% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.91 mg | 6.00 mg | -51% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.40 mg | 0.860 mg | +412% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.841 mg | 0.149 mg | +464% |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.81 mg | 0.854 mg | +346% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 5.50 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 403 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 365 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 429 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 1.79 g | — | |
| Ash | 3.45 g | 0.770 g | +348% |
| Starch | 32.7 g | 16.2 g | +102% |
| Biotin | 109 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.380 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.050 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.240 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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