Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Refined Sorghum Flour VS Whole Sorghum Flour

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Whole Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	17.4% 506kcal	17.5% 509kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.8% 1.76g	4.9% 4.73g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.34% 0.43g	2.34% 0.75g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	5.4% 0.086g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.96% 0.67g	11% 1.9g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	83.8% 109g	83.6% 109g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.8% 2.75g	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% 0g	0.31% 0.23g	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	% 0.48g	% 1.86g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0.67g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.1% 2.7g	24.6% 9.36g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	24% 13.5g	21.3% 12g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Whole Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.6% 0.13mg	39% 0.47mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	0.55% 0.007mg	6.65% 0.086mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.8% 1.9mg	40% 6.37mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.2% 0.26mg	15.3% 0.76mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.4% 0.096mg	35.4% 0.46mg	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	NA	8.86% 35.4μg	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	0.94% 0.85mg	1.26% 1.13mg	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	NA	4.72% 0.71mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	7.56% 9.07μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Whole Sorghum Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.85% 8.5mg	1.7% 17mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	1.4% 0.013mg	40% 0.36mg	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	17% 1.37mg	55.6% 4.45mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.5% 44mg	41.5% 174mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	26.5% 0.61mg	77.5% 1.8mg	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	17.6% 123mg	56.3% 394mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.05% 206mg	13.5% 459mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	31.4% 17.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	0.28% 4.25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.06% 0.67mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.46% 17g	0.39% 14.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Refined Sorghum Flour VS Whole Sorghum Flour per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Refined Sorghum Flour versus 5 oz of Whole Sorghum Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour vs Whole Sorghum Flour:

• 5 oz of Whole-grain Sorghum Flour contain 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 Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 5 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2
• Both Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour as well as Whole-grain Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Refined Sorghum Flour vs Whole Sorghum Flour:

• 5 oz of Whole-grain Sorghum Flour contain 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 Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 5 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Copper
• Both Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour as well as Whole-grain Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Whole-grain Sorghum Flour contain 2.7 times more Fat, 2.8 times more Omega 6 and 3.5 times more Fiber than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• Both Refined Sorghum Flour and Whole Sorghum Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per five ounces.