White Sorghum bran Calories and Nutrition Facts
White Sorghum bran has 403 calories per 100 g, with 11.2 g protein, 68.7 g carbs and 9.3 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw (FDC ID: 2710839).
A 100g serving of white sorghum bran contains 403 calories, 11.2g protein, 68.7g total carbs (33.7g net carbs), and 9.3g fat.
Energy density
4.03 kcal/g
high
Protein / 100 kcal
2.8 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
33.7 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
25 g
≈ 0.9 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 35g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 3mg
Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate, and it is high in protein (11.2 g per 100 g), a good source of fibre.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | — |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% |
| Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% |
| Fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 35 g | 125% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
White Sorghum bran calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 4.03 kcal per gram (high energy density), energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 114 kcal | 3.2 g | 19.5 g | 2.6 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 403 kcal | 11.2 g | 68.7 g | 9.3 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 457 kcal | 12.7 g | 77.9 g | 10.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 914 kcal | 25.4 g | 155.8 g | 21.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1828 kcal | 50.8 g | 311.6 g | 42.2 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2710839.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How white sorghum bran compares to other grains & pasta
Against the 41 grains & pasta in this database, white sorghum bran ranks 40th lowest in calories and 20th highest in protein. The category averages 372 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 8% above it. The lightest option in the category is buckwheat, whole grain at 356 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is chia seeds, dry, raw at 17 g per 100 g.
| Grains & Pasta (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Flour, amaranth | 384 kcal | 13.2 g | 3.84 |
| 🍽️ Flour, quinoa | 385 kcal | 11.9 g | 3.85 |
| 🥣 Flour, oat, whole grain | 389 kcal | 13.2 g | 3.89 |
| 🍽️ Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw (this page) | 403 kcal | 11.2 g | 4.03 |
| 🍽️ Chia seeds, dry, raw | 517 kcal | 17 g | 5.17 |
Portion planning with white sorghum bran
- 100 calories comes to about 25 g (0.9 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 179 g, bringing 721 kcal with it — that is 2.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Fibre density is 8.7 g per 100 calories, covering 125% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 68% carbs, 11% protein, 21% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 11.2 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- High fibre — 35 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 3 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
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White Sorghum bran FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of white sorghum bran?
One serving of 100 g provides 403 calories, 68.7 g total carbs (33.7 g net carbs), 11.2 g protein, and 9.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of white sorghum bran?
White Sorghum bran contains 403 calories per 100 g, with 11.2 g protein, 68.7 g carbohydrate, and 9.3 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for white sorghum bran?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Sorghum bran, white, unenriched, dry, raw" is FDC ID: 2710839. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of white sorghum bran?
By calories, white sorghum bran is approximately 68% carbohydrates, 11% protein, and 21% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of white sorghum bran?
One ounce (28 g) of white sorghum bran has 114 calories, with 3.2 g protein, 19.5 g carbs and 2.6 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 457 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1828 calories.
How much white sorghum bran is 100 calories?
About 25 g of white sorghum bran supplies 100 calories, because it carries 4.03 kcal per gram (high energy density). Energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.
How much white sorghum bran do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 179 g of white sorghum bran, which also brings 721 calories with it. That works out to 2.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
How many net carbs are in white sorghum bran?
Per 100 g, white sorghum bran has 33.7 g net carbs — 68.7 g total carbohydrate minus 35 g fibre.
Is white sorghum bran high or low in calories for a grains & pasta?
White Sorghum bran sits 8% above the grains & pasta average of 372 kcal per 100 g, ranking 40th lowest of 41 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.