Whole Grain SorghumNutrition reference
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Whole Grain Sorghum

Whole grain sorghum is a gluten-free ancient grain with a chewy texture. Per 100 g of dry sorghum it provides about 373 calories with 73.6 g carbs.

372.6
kcalper 100g
Carbs
73.57g
Protein
10.08g
Fat
4.22g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Dry whole grain sorghum
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
372.6 kcal
Protein
10.0813 g
Carbohydrates
73.5738 g
Fat
4.219 g
Dietary fiber
8.274 g
Sodium
0.3288 mg
More nutrients10
Energy (kJ)
1558.9 kJ
Calcium
14.93 mg
Potassium
367.1 mg
Magnesium
136 mg
Iron
3.895 mg
Zinc
1.769 mg
Vitamin B1
0.45 mg
Vitamin B3
6.095 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1906 mg
Vitamin B7
26.08 µg

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2710842 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-10-31

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169716 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Whole grain sorghum is a gluten-free ancient grain with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a chewy texture. It is cooked like rice, popped, or ground into flour.

Nutritionally, whole grain sorghum is rich in carbohydrates and fiber. Per 100 g of dry sorghum it provides about 373 kcal, 73.6 g of carbohydrates, 10.1 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat, and 8.3 g of dietary fiber.

Whole grain sorghum is cooked by boiling. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Whole Grain Sorghum?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry sorghum. A typical cup of dry sorghum (about 192 g) provides roughly 715 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g372.6 kcal73.6 g10.1 g4.2 g
1 cup dry192 g715.4 kcal141.3 g19.4 g8.1 g
1/2 cup dry96 g357.7 kcal70.6 g9.7 g4.1 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
372.6 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1558.9 kJ
Protein
10.0813 g
Carbohydrates
73.5738 g
Fat
4.219 g
Dietary fiber
8.274 g
Sodium
0.3288 mg
Calcium
14.93 mg
Potassium
367.1 mg
Magnesium
136 mg
Iron
3.895 mg
Zinc
1.769 mg
Vitamin B1
0.45 mg
Vitamin B3
6.095 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1906 mg
Vitamin B7
26.08 µg

Questions and answers

Whole Grain Sorghum nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in whole grain sorghum?

Whole grain sorghum provides about 373 calories per 100 g of dry grain.

Is whole grain sorghum gluten-free?

Yes. Whole grain sorghum is naturally gluten-free.

Is whole grain sorghum high in fiber?

Yes. Whole grain sorghum provides about 8.3 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.