Sweets

Syrups, sorghum

FDC 169662cup (330 g)

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Density 10 · +1 vs Sweets median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 74.9 g · 100%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories290 kcal14%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium8 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars75 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium1000 mg21%
Calcium150 mg12%
Iron3.8 mg21%
Magnesium100 mg24%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 169662

Original 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.

Magnesium24% DV
Potassium21% DV
Iron21% DV
Calcium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density10 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g8 vs 41 median

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