Sorghum grain 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)
Sorghum grain —
Sorghum bran —
Protein (g)
Sorghum grain 10.3
Sorghum bran 11.2
Carbs (g)
Sorghum grain 74.9
Sorghum bran 68.7
Fat (g)
Sorghum grain 3.27
Sorghum bran 9.26
Fiber (g)
Sorghum grain 3.92
Sorghum bran 35.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw — 11.2g vs 10.3g 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 grain | Sorghum bran | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.4 g | 7.42 g | +41% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 11.2 g | -8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.27 g | 9.26 g | -65% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.9 g | 68.7 g | +9% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.92 g | 35.0 g | -89% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.416 mg | 0.556 mg | -25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.65 mg | 24.6 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.144 mg | 0.408 mg | -65% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 7.45 mg | 61.7 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.04 mg | 14.2 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 109 mg | 274 mg | -60% |
| Phosphorus, P | 243 mg | 517 mg | -53% |
| Potassium, K | 274 mg | 852 mg | -68% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 2.91 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.28 mg | 4.40 mg | -71% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.208 mg | 0.841 mg | -75% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.18 mg | 3.81 mg | -69% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 370 kcal | 403 kcal | -8% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 338 kcal | 365 kcal | -7% |
| Nitrogen | 1.64 g | 1.79 g | -8% |
| Ash | 1.16 g | 3.45 g | -66% |
| Starch | 70.7 g | 32.7 g | +116% |
| Biotin | 8.96 ug | 109 ug | -92% |
* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na -100% in Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Fiber, total dietary -89% in Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Niacin (Vitamin B3) -89% in Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Calcium, Ca -88% in Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw
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