Sorghum
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 349 kcal |
| Protein | 10.6 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 69.8 g |
Sorghum is an ancient cereal grain, consumed raw as a whole grain or milled into flour, and used widely across Africa, South Asia and increasingly in Western cooking as a gluten-free alternative to wheat. Per 100 g, raw sorghum provides 349 kcal, 10.6 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat, 69.8 g of carbohydrates and 6.7 g of dietary fibre, with only 2.5 g coming from sugars. It is a notable source of potassium (363 mg per 100 g), phosphorus (289 mg), and magnesium (165 mg), alongside folate at 20 mcg and niacin at 3.7 mg per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for raw sorghum. It fits vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy-free dietary patterns.
How many calories in sorghum?
Raw sorghum contains 349 kcal per 100 g, making it comparable in energy density to other whole grains like wheat or barley. A typical cooked serving of around 150 g (dry weight 60 g) would contribute roughly 210 kcal.
Is sorghum gluten-free?
Yes, sorghum is naturally gluten-free, which makes it a practical substitute for wheat flour in baking and cooking. It appears on the gluten-free diet list and is also suitable for vegan and dairy-free dietary patterns.
How much magnesium is in sorghum?
Sorghum contains 165 mg of magnesium per 100 g, which is relatively high among common grains. It also provides 363 mg of potassium and 289 mg of phosphorus per 100 g, rounding out a solid mineral profile.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 349 kcal |
| Protein | 10.6 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 69.8 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Starch | 64.7 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.61 g |
| Monounsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.6 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.054 g |
| Omega-6 | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 13.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 165 mg |
| Phosphorus | 289 mg |
| Potassium | 363 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg |
| Copper | 0.28 mg |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg |
| Selenium | 12.2 mcg |
| Iodine | 1.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.096 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.37 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 20.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
