Sorghum · Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Cereals And Cereal Products3 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Sorghum's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 17/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sorghum delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Sorghum come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
80% from carbs
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Carbs 80%74.6 g per serving
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Fat 8%3.3 g per serving
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Protein 12%11.3 g per serving
What Sorghum is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 65.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,305.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 407.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 29.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 964.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,305.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.3 g | |
| Histidine | 246.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 433.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,491.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 229.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 169.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 546.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 346.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 124.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 561.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,033.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 355.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 743.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 127.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,439.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 346.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 852.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 462.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 321.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | ~ | — |
| Phosphorus | 287.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 350.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg | |
| Zinc | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.6 g | — |
About Sorghum
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an ancient cereal grass grown around the world, an important staple across Africa and Asia and one of the most drought-tolerant grains there is. The small, round, beige-to-reddish grains have a mild, earthy, slightly sweet flavor and a hearty chew. Naturally gluten-free, sorghum is a wholesome whole grain rich in fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and antioxidants. The whole grains cook up like rice or quinoa for salads, pilafs, and bowls, can be popped like tiny popcorn, and are milled into a versatile gluten-free flour for baking and flatbreads such as Indian jowar roti.
Sweet sorghum varieties are pressed and boiled down into sorghum syrup, a rich, molasses-like sweetener, and the grain is also used in porridge and brewing. Store sorghum grains and flour in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sorghum?
There are 339 calories in 100 g of Sorghum, or about 651 calories in 1 cup (192 g).
How much protein is in Sorghum?
Sorghum contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sorghum?
Sorghum has 74.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sorghum?
Sorghum provides 3.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sorghum a good source of?
Sorghum is an excellent source of Iron (24% DV), Protein (23% DV), Dietary Fiber (23% DV), Phosphorus (23% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (20% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3) and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
