Sorghum · Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum flour
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Cereals And Cereal Products3 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Sorghum flour'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.
Good nutrient density 25/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sorghum flour 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 flour come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
83% from carbs
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Carbs 83%77.4 g per serving
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Fat 9%3.6 g per serving
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Protein 9%8.3 g per serving
What Sorghum flour 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 | 77.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | |
| Starch | 71.4 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.5 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 62.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,299.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 8.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 394.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 13.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 853.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,299.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 62.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.3 g | |
| Histidine | 156.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 288.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,013.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 162.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 135.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 412.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 291.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 99.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 361.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 708.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 308.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 519.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 154.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,626.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 293.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 608.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 384.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 210.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 6.4 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 25.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.9 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 120.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 288.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 335.1 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 12.4 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.3 g | — |
About Sorghum flour
Sorghum flour is milled from sorghum, an ancient drought-hardy cereal grass grown across Africa, India and the Americas. Naturally gluten-free, light in color and mild and slightly sweet in flavor, it has become one of the more popular base flours in modern gluten-free baking because it behaves more like wheat than many alternatives.
At roughly 375 calories per 100 grams of dry flour, sorghum is a wholegrain that supplies good fiber, plant protein, B vitamins and minerals including iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, plus antioxidant plant compounds. As with all gluten-free flours it lacks the gluten that gives wheat its stretch, so it is typically blended with starches and a binder for breads and cakes.
Its neutral taste lets it stand in for a good share of the flour in gluten-free recipes without an off flavor, and it adds a pleasant, tender crumb. It is a useful staple for anyone with celiac disease or a wheat allergy looking for a versatile, nutritious base flour.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sorghum flour?
There are 375 calories in 100 g of Sorghum flour, or about 454 calories in 1 cup (121 g).
How much protein is in Sorghum flour?
Sorghum flour contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sorghum flour?
Sorghum flour has 77.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sorghum flour?
Sorghum flour provides 3.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sorghum flour a good source of?
Sorghum flour is an excellent source of Manganese (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (32% DV), Magnesium (29% DV), Copper (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV) and Phosphorus (23% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Protein, Zinc and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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