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Sorghum vs Amaranth grain

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy

Sorghum, whole grain, white, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Sorghum —
Amaranth grain 102

Protein (g)

Sorghum 10.1
Amaranth grain 3.80

Carbs (g)

Sorghum 73.6
Amaranth grain 18.7

Fat (g)

Sorghum 4.22
Amaranth grain 1.58

Fiber (g)

Sorghum 8.27
Amaranth grain 2.10

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Sorghum, whole grain, white, dry, raw — 10.1g vs 3.80g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Sorghum, whole grain, white, 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 Amaranth grain
Energy
Energy — 102 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 10.6 g 75.2 g
Protein 10.1 g 3.80 g
Total lipid (fat) 4.22 g 1.58 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 73.6 g 18.7 g
Fiber, total dietary 8.27 g 2.10 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.450 mg 0.015 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) — 0.022 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 6.09 mg 0.235 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.191 mg 0.113 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) — 22.0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) — 0.190 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 14.9 mg 47.0 mg
Iron, Fe 3.89 mg 2.10 mg
Magnesium, Mg 136 mg 65.0 mg
Phosphorus, P 294 mg 148 mg
Potassium, K 367 mg 135 mg
Sodium, Na 0.329 mg 6.00 mg
Zinc, Zn 1.77 mg 0.860 mg
Copper, Cu 0.299 mg 0.149 mg
Manganese, Mn 1.54 mg 0.854 mg
Selenium, Se — 5.50 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 373 kcal —
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 341 kcal —
Energy — 429 kj
Nitrogen 1.61 g —
Ash 1.51 g 0.770 g
Starch 65.6 g 16.2 g
Biotin 26.1 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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