Sorghum grain vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw — 10.3g vs 0.918g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Sorghum grain, white, pearled, 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 grain | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.4 g | 10.6 g | -1% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 0.918 g | +1016% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.27 g | 0.494 g | +561% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.9 g | 87.3 g | -14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.92 g | 4.83 g | -19% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.416 mg | 0.051 mg | +712% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.068 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.65 mg | 0.600 mg | +341% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.144 mg | 0.050 mg | +189% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 7.45 mg | 74.6 mg | -90% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.04 mg | 3.99 mg | -49% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 109 mg | 33.6 mg | +224% |
| Phosphorus, P | 243 mg | 39.2 mg | +520% |
| Potassium, K | 274 mg | 198 mg | +39% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 13.1 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.28 mg | 0.410 mg | +211% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.208 mg | 0.077 mg | +172% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.18 mg | 0.395 mg | +198% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 370 kcal | 357 kcal | +3% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 338 kcal | 359 kcal | -6% |
| Nitrogen | 1.64 g | 0.157 g | +941% |
| Ash | 1.16 g | 0.715 g | +63% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | — | 7.66 g | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | — | 6.27 g | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | — | 1.39 g | |
| Beta-glucan | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 70.7 g | 79.7 g | -11% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 2.53 ug | |
| Biotin | 8.96 ug | 0.519 ug | +1628% |
* 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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