Sorghum 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 —
Sorghum bran —
Protein (g)
Sorghum 10.1
Sorghum bran 11.2
Carbs (g)
Sorghum 73.6
Sorghum bran 68.7
Fat (g)
Sorghum 4.22
Sorghum bran 9.26
Fiber (g)
Sorghum 8.27
Sorghum bran 35.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw — 11.2g vs 10.1g 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 | Sorghum bran | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.6 g | 7.42 g | +43% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 11.2 g | -10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.22 g | 9.26 g | -54% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.6 g | 68.7 g | +7% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.27 g | 35.0 g | -76% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.450 mg | 0.556 mg | -19% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.09 mg | 24.6 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.191 mg | 0.408 mg | -53% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 14.9 mg | 61.7 mg | -76% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.89 mg | 14.2 mg | -73% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 136 mg | 274 mg | -50% |
| Phosphorus, P | 294 mg | 517 mg | -43% |
| Potassium, K | 367 mg | 852 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.329 mg | 2.91 mg | -89% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.77 mg | 4.40 mg | -60% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.299 mg | 0.841 mg | -64% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.54 mg | 3.81 mg | -59% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 373 kcal | 403 kcal | -7% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 341 kcal | 365 kcal | -6% |
| Nitrogen | 1.61 g | 1.79 g | -10% |
| Ash | 1.51 g | 3.45 g | -56% |
| Starch | 65.6 g | 32.7 g | +100% |
| Biotin | 26.1 ug | 109 ug | -76% |
* 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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