Sorghum nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 192 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g12% of calories
- Carbs138g80% of calories
- Fat6.6g9% of calories
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sorghum (1 cup, 192 g) has 632 calories, with 20 g of protein, 138 g of carbohydrates and 6.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), dietary fiber (46% DV) and thiamine (53% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Dietary fiber46%
- Thiamine53%
- Niacin44%
- Vitamin B665%
- Iron81%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Folate (B9)10%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (192 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 65% |
| Folate (B9) | 38 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 317 mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 555 mg | 79% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 134% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 43% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 632 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 120minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 76minCycling (moderate)
- 53minRunning (6 mph)
- 89minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sorghum?
One serving of Sorghum (1 cup) has 632 calories, which works out to 329 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sorghum high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Sorghum keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 126 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sorghum?
3.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sorghum?
4.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
