Calories in Sorghum grain
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Sorghum grain contains 329 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (192 g) provides about 632 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for manganese, 39% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 32% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 329 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Trans fat C | 0.005 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.1 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars ? | 2.5 g | |
| Protein M | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.33 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.096 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.37 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium C | 165 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus M | 289 mg | 23% |
| Potassium M | 363 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper M | 0.28 mg | 32% |
| Manganese C | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium I | 12.2 µg | 22% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.6 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber6.7 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat3.5 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.61 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.35 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.43 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.23 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.32 g |
| Valine ? | 0.56 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.36 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.25 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.74 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.35 g |
| Proline ? | 0.85 g |
| Serine ? | 0.46 g |
Individual fatty acids (16)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.54 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.065 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 12.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Energy C | 1,377 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 20 µg |
Other forms of Sorghum grain
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 338 | 10.2 g | 74.9 g | 3.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn grain, yellow | 365 | 9.4 g | 74.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Sorghum flour, whole-grain | 359 | 8.4 g | 76.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched | 334 | 8.3 g | 70.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched | 334 | 8.3 g | 70.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Cornmeal, yellow, self-rising, bolted, with wheat flour added, enriched | 348 | 8.4 g | 73.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Cornmeal, white, self-rising, bolted, with wheat flour added, enriched | 348 | 8.4 g | 73.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Corn flour, masa, enriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Corn flour, masa, unenriched, white | 363 | 8.5 g | 76.6 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sorghum grain?
100 g of sorghum grain has 329 kcal. 1 cup (192 g): about 632 kcal.
Is sorghum grain high in protein?
Sorghum grain contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.4 g in 1 cup (192 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in sorghum grain?
Sorghum grain has 72.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sorghum grain?
Sorghum grain contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.61 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sorghum grain contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (70% DV), magnesium (39% DV), copper (32% DV), Thiamin (B1) (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sorghum grain?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sorghum grain have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sorghum grain has 329 kcal, while sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw has 338 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169716. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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