Sorghum Flour
Good nutritional profile
Whole-grain sorghum flour (jowar atta), values for the dry flour.
Whole-grain sorghum flour, called jowar atta in India, is used for bhakri and jowar roti there and in gluten-free breads and baking elsewhere. A 50 g portion, enough for about one bhakri, gives about 180 kcal, 4 g of protein and 3 g of fiber, with useful manganese, magnesium, thiamin and niacin. It contains no gluten, so doughs are crumbly and are usually kneaded with hot water.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.4g | 15.0% |
| Fat | 3.3g | 4.7% |
| Carbs | 76.6g | 25.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 26.81g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 43.19g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 6.6g | 26.4% |
| Water | 10g | 0.4% |
| Calories | 359 | 16.0% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.53 | g | 2.7% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.94 | g | 3.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.4 | g | 10.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.42 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 0.98 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.8 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 | mg |
| Selenium | 12.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.329 | mg | 27.4% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.061 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.5 | mg | 28.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.325 | mg | 19.1% |
| vitamin B9 | 25 | mcg | 6.3% |
| vitamin C | 0.8 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.5 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin K | 6.4 | mcg | 5.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 12 | mg | 1.2% |
| iron | 3.14 | mg | 17.4% |
| magnesium | 123 | mg | 30.8% |
| phosphorus | 278 | mg | 39.7% |
| potassium | 324 | mg | 12.5% |
| sodium | 3 | mg | 0.1% |
| zinc | 1.63 | mg | 14.8% |
| copper | 0.253 | mg | 28.1% |
| manganese | 1.258 | mg | 54.7% |
| selenium | 12.2 | mcg | 22.2% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 167 | mg | 23.9% | 68% |
| Isoleucine | 309 | mg | 22.1% | 67% |
| Leucine | 1085 | mg | 39.7% | 116% |
| Lysine limiting | 174 | mg | 8.3% | 24% |
| Methionine | 310 | mg | 29.5% | 88% |
| Phenylalanine | 666 | mg | 38.1% | 106% |
| Threonine | 312 | mg | 29.7% | 82% |
| Tryptophan | 106 | mg | 37.9% | 105% |
| Valine | 387 | mg | 21.3% | 63% |
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