Sorghum flour vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum flour, refined, unenriched — 9.53g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 102 vs 357 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth grain, cooked 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 flour | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 357 kcal | 102 kcal | +250% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.9 g | 75.2 g | -84% |
| Protein | 9.53 g | 3.80 g | +151% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.24 g | 1.58 g | -22% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 76.8 g | 18.7 g | +311% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | 2.10 g | -10% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.303 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.385 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.001 g | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.015 mg | +500% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.005 mg | 0.022 mg | -77% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.33 mg | 0.235 mg | +466% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.184 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.068 mg | 0.113 mg | -40% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 47.0 mg | -87% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.970 mg | 2.10 mg | -54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.0 mg | 65.0 mg | -52% |
| Phosphorus, P | 87.0 mg | 148 mg | -41% |
| Potassium, K | 145 mg | 135 mg | +7% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 6.00 mg | -83% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.470 mg | 0.860 mg | -45% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.009 mg | 0.149 mg | -94% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.430 mg | 0.854 mg | -50% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 5.50 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1492 kj | 429 kj | +248% |
| Ash | 0.470 g | 0.770 g | -39% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.340 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | — | 16.2 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Retinol | 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 | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.269 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.376 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.475 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.475 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.001 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.001 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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