Skip to main content
Grains & Legumes

Sorghum (Cooked) Nutrition Facts

Sorghum is an ancient, drought-resistant grain from Africa, naturally gluten-free with a mild flavor. The whole grain can be cooked like rice, popped like popcorn, or ground into flour for gluten-free baking.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving

Calories143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
1.3g2%
Saturated Fat
0.2g1%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
-0%
Sodium
2mg0%
Total Carbohydrate
30.1g10%
Dietary Fiber
2.7g10%
Total Sugars
-
Protein
4.2g8%
Vitamin A
-0%
Vitamin C
-0%
Vitamin D
-0%
Vitamin E
0.1mg1%
Vitamin K
-0%
Vitamin B6
0.2mg10%
Vitamin B12
-0%
Folate
8mcg2%
Calcium
12mg1%
Iron
1.6mg9%
Potassium
117mg2%
Magnesium
48mg11%
Zinc
0.7mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health Benefits

  • ✓Naturally gluten-free whole grain
  • ✓Contains antioxidants similar to berries
  • ✓Good source of iron for energy
  • ✓Provides B vitamins for metabolism
  • ✓Sustainable crop requiring less water

Best For

Gluten-free baking and flourCooking whole like rice or barleyPopping for a healthy snackMaking sorghum syrup (sweetener)Sustainable grain bowls

Storage

Store sorghum in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Sorghum flour should be refrigerated and used within 3 months. Cooked sorghum keeps 4-5 days refrigerated.

Serving Sizes

1 cup cooked274 cal
1/2 cup cooked137 cal
100g cooked143 cal
Quick Calorie Lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does sorghum taste like?

Sorghum has a mild, slightly sweet, nutty flavor similar to wheat berries but without the gluten. The texture is chewy. It's one of the more neutral-tasting gluten-free grains, making it versatile.

Is sorghum syrup the same as molasses?

No, sorghum syrup is made from the juice of sorghum cane stalks (a different variety than grain sorghum). It's similar to molasses but milder and sweeter. Popular in Southern US cooking.

Track Sorghum (Cooked) with CalorieGram

AI-powered nutrition tracking with complete macros and micronutrients