Sorghum grain Nutrition Facts

Quick answer

One 100 g serving of sorghum grain has 329 calories, 72.1 g of carbs, and 6.7 g of fiber.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories 631.7
Amount%DV*
Fat 6.7 g 9%
Saturated fat 1.2 g 6%
Trans fat 0 g —
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 3.8 mg 0%
Carbs 138.4 g 50%
Fiber 12.9 g 46%
Sugars 4.8 g —
Protein 20.4 g 41%
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 25 mg 2%
Iron 6.5 mg 36%
Potassium 697 mg 15%
Magnesium 316.8 mg 75%
Zinc 3.2 mg 29%
Vitamin A 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%

* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).

Source: USDA FoodData Central - SR Legacy (2018-04)

Calories by Macronutrient

Protein 12% Carbs 80% Fat 9%

Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).

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Common questions

How many calories are in a cup (192 g) of sorghum grain?

A cup (192 g) serving of sorghum grain has 631.7 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.

Is sorghum grain high in magnesium?

Yes — a 100 g serving of sorghum grain has 165 mg of magnesium, or 39% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."

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