Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Whole Sorghum Flour VS Refined Sorghum Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Whole Sorghum Flour	9%	8%	83%
Refined Sorghum Flour	11%	3%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Whole Sorghum Flour	Refined Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	49% 1425kcal	49% 1417kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	13.7% 13.3g	5.07% 4.92g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	6.55% 2.1g	3.76% 1.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15% 0.24g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	31% 5.3g	11% 1.9g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	234% 304g	235% 305g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	10.6% 7.7g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.88% 0.64g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 5.2g	% 1.35g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 1.87g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	69% 26g	20% 7.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	59.7% 33.5g	67.5% 38g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Whole Sorghum Flour	Refined Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	109% 1.3mg	29.8% 0.36mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	18.6% 0.24mg	1.53% 0.02mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	112% 18mg	33% 5.27mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	42.8% 2.14mg	14.6% 0.73mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	99% 1.3mg	20.8% 0.27mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	25% 99μg	NA	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	3.53% 3.18mg	2.65% 2.4mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	13.2% 2mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	21% 25.4μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Whole Sorghum Flour	Refined Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.76% 47.6mg	2.4% 24mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	112% 1mg	3.97% 0.036mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	156% 12.5mg	48% 3.85mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	116% 488mg	29.3% 123mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	217% 5mg	74.2% 1.7mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	158% 1103mg	49.3% 345mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	38% 1286mg	17% 575mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	88% 48.4μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.79% 12mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	59% 6.47mg	17% 1.87mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 40.7g	1.28% 47.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Whole Sorghum Flour VS Refined Sorghum Flour per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Whole Sorghum Flour versus 14 oz of Refined Sorghum Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Whole Sorghum Flour vs Refined Sorghum Flour:

• 14 ounces of Whole Sorghum Flour have 3.7 times more Vitamin B1, 12.2 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3, 2.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 4.8 times more Vitamin B6 than Refined Sorghum Flour.
• 14 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Whole-grain Sorghum Flour as well as Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Whole Sorghum Flour vs Refined Sorghum Flour:

• 14 ounces of Whole Sorghum Flour have 28.1 times more Copper, 3.2 times more Iron, 4 times more Magnesium, 2.9 times more Manganese, 3.2 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium and 3.5 times more Zinc than Refined Sorghum Flour.
• 14 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Copper
• Both Whole-grain Sorghum Flour as well as Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Whole Sorghum Flour have 2.7 times more Fat, 2.8 times more Omega 6 and 3.5 times more Fiber than Refined Sorghum Flour.
• Both Whole Sorghum Flour and Refined Sorghum Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per 14 ounces.