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Sorghum (cooked)

The drought grain; popped like tiny corn where it grows.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g329 kcal 10.6 g72.1 g 6.7 g3.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.2 g21.9 g 2.0 g1.1 g
One cup · 182 g599 kcal19.3 g131.2 g12.2 g6.3 g

Where the calories come from

protein 12%carbs 80%fat 9%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.5 g
Saturated fat0.6 g
Sodium2 mg · 0% DV
Potassium363 mg · 8% DV
Calcium13 mg · 1% DV
Iron3 mg · 19% DV
Magnesium165 mg · 39% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.5 mg · 3% DV
Folate (DFE)20 mcg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.44 mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus289 mg · 23% DV
Copper0.28 mg · 31% DV
Potassium : sodium181.5 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)1.5 g · 12% of the 12 g AI
Protein19 g · 39% DVFiber12 g · 44% DVPotassium661 mg · 14% DVCalcium24 mg · 2% DVIron6.1 mg · 34% DVMagnesium300 mg · 72% DVSodium3.6 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169716 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

282 gfor 30 g protein
929 kcalthose grams cost
6.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSorghum
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSorghum
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSorghum

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gSorghum3.2 g#22 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Sorghum6.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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