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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
Macronutrients
Water 10.6 g 7.42 g
Protein 10.1 g 11.2 g
Total lipid (fat) 4.22 g 9.26 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 73.6 g 68.7 g
Fiber, total dietary 8.27 g 35.0 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.450 mg 0.556 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 6.09 mg 24.6 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.191 mg 0.408 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 14.9 mg 61.7 mg
Iron, Fe 3.89 mg 14.2 mg
Magnesium, Mg 136 mg 274 mg
Phosphorus, P 294 mg 517 mg
Potassium, K 367 mg 852 mg
Sodium, Na 0.329 mg 2.91 mg
Zinc, Zn 1.77 mg 4.40 mg
Copper, Cu 0.299 mg 0.841 mg
Manganese, Mn 1.54 mg 3.81 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 373 kcal 403 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 341 kcal 365 kcal
Nitrogen 1.61 g 1.79 g
Ash 1.51 g 3.45 g
Starch 65.6 g 32.7 g
Biotin 26.1 ug 109 ug

* 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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