Grains

Sorghum (Raw) Nutrition Facts

Sorghum is a dried food with much of its original water removed, which concentrates its flavor and nutrients. It provides protein, dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Calories373

Protein10.1 g

Carbs73.6 g

Fat4.2 g

ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories373 kcal

Protein10.1 g

Total Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates73.6 g

Fiber8.3 g

Sodium0 mg

Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2710842

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates

Water10.62 g

Nitrogen1.613 g

Protein10.08125 g

Total lipid (fat)4.219 g

Ash1.506 g

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate, by difference73.57375 g

Fiber, total dietary8.274 g

Starch65.58 g

Minerals

Calcium, Ca14.93 mg

Iron, Fe3.895 mg

Magnesium, Mg136 mg

Phosphorus, P294.1 mg

Potassium, K367.1 mg

Sodium, Na0.3288 mg

Zinc, Zn1.769 mg

Copper, Cu0.2995 mg

Manganese, Mn1.545 mg

Vitamins and other components

Thiamin0.45 mg

Niacin6.095 mg

Vitamin B-60.1906 mg

Biotin26.08 ug

Interesting fact

Three Hundred Milligrams Of Magnesium

USDA's nutrient tables put a cup of sorghum grain at about 317 mg of magnesium, one of the higher magnesium figures among the cereal grains USDA lists.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

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