Sorghum vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Sorghum, whole grain, white, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sorghum —
Flour —
Protein (g)
Sorghum 10.1
Flour 0.918
Carbs (g)
Sorghum 73.6
Flour 87.3
Fat (g)
Sorghum 4.22
Flour 0.494
Fiber (g)
Sorghum 8.27
Flour 4.83
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum, whole grain, white, dry, raw — 10.1g vs 0.918g 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 | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.6 g | 10.6 g | +1% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 0.918 g | +998% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.22 g | 0.494 g | +754% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.6 g | 87.3 g | -16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.27 g | 4.83 g | +71% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.450 mg | 0.051 mg | +778% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.068 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.09 mg | 0.600 mg | +916% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.191 mg | 0.050 mg | +282% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 14.9 mg | 74.6 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.89 mg | 3.99 mg | -2% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 136 mg | 33.6 mg | +305% |
| Phosphorus, P | 294 mg | 39.2 mg | +649% |
| Potassium, K | 367 mg | 198 mg | +86% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.329 mg | 13.1 mg | -97% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.77 mg | 0.410 mg | +332% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.299 mg | 0.077 mg | +291% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.54 mg | 0.395 mg | +291% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 373 kcal | 357 kcal | +4% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 341 kcal | 359 kcal | -5% |
| Nitrogen | 1.61 g | 0.157 g | +924% |
| Ash | 1.51 g | 0.715 g | +111% |
| 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 | 65.6 g | 79.7 g | -18% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 2.53 ug | |
| Biotin | 26.1 ug | 0.519 ug | +4927% |
* 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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