Syrups, sorghum
FDC 169662cup (330 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 10 · +1 vs Sweets medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Syrups, sorghum is mostly calories with little else, scoring 10 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (24% DV), an excellent source of potassium (21% DV), an excellent source of iron (21% DV). Most of its 290 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (74.9 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 75 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 100 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 957 kcal | 48% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 247 g | 90% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 247 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 3300 mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 70% |
| Magnesium | 330 mg | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169662Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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