Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat3.3
Carbohydrate69.8
Protein11.0
Dietary fibre3.0
Alcohol0.0
Water13.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat8
Carbohydrate78
Protein12
Dietary fibre2
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 1,521 kJ (359 kcal)
  • Edible part: 100 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat8%
Carbohydrate78%
Dietary fibre1%
Protein12%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource69.8 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)0 RE0 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E7 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)38 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)9 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents13 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)44 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)8 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)0 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)2 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)10 %
Magnesium (Mg)49 %
Phosphorus (P)54 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)40 %
Zinc (Zn)18 %
Selenium (Se)6 %
Copper (Cu)58 %
Iodine (I)1 %

Classification

Food ID: 05.224

Scientific name: Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench

FoodEx2: Sorghum grain (A001L)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0125Grain or starch product (US CFR)
A0814Rice or other grain (EUROFIR)
B1448Sorghum
C0155Seed
E0150Whole, natural shape
F0001Extent of heat treatment not known
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0138Water removed
J0116Dehydrated or dried
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

20

Estimated value.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

73f

Calculated as the sum of omega-3 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

74f

Calculated as the sum of omega-6 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

325

University of Oslo (2018). Iodine project 2017-2018.

331

Frydenberg, H, Urke EB & Carlsen MH. Sugar project 2021-2024. University of Oslo, department of nutrition.

400e

Swedish National Food Agency. The food database, version 2015.03.09.

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI_SUGAR_NO

Sugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Trans fatty acids in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Copper (Cu) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeOther acquisition type
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodOther method

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin A (RAE) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

Iodine (I) in Sorghum

Value typeType not known
Acquisition typeNot known
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Alcohol in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sodium (Na) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin E in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Starch in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Niacin equivalents in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, added in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Selenium (Se) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Dietary fibre in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Phosphorus (P) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iron (Fe) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Calcium (Ca) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, free in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Water in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

Zinc (Zn) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Sorghum

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Retinol in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Saturated fatty acids in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Fat in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Salt (NaCl) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Potassium (K) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Magnesium (Mg) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Beta-carotene in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Carbohydrate in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

Sugar, total in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Vitamin D in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Cholesterol in Sorghum

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Protein in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-6 in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-6 polyunsaturated, calculated as the sum cis n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-3 in Sorghum

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-3 polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of cis n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

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