COMPOSITION OF BUCKWHEAT
Which components does buckwheat contain?
- Carbohydrates: Buckwheat contains mainly carbohydrates, in the form of starches, which give it thickening properties.
- Protein: specially lysine, deficient amino acid in all cereals, and methionine, limiting amino acid in legumes.
- Fat: Buckwheat contains very little fat, which makes it a very healthy food for people with vascular problems and cholesterol.
- Fiber: Buckwheat is very rich in fiber
- Vitamins: specially niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and to a lesser extent, other vitamins in foods rich in carbohydrates, such as thiamine and riboflavin.
- Minerals: Being high in potassium and low in sodium, it is diuretic. It also contains selenium, a powerful antioxidant also present in milk.
| COMPOSITION OF BUCKWHEAT GRAIN PER 100 g | |
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories (Kcal) | 343 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 71,50 |
| Proteins (g) | 13,25 |
| Fats (g) | 3,40 |
| From whom, saturated (g) | 0,74 |
| from whom, unsaturated (g) | 1,04 |
| from whom, polyunsaturated (g) | 1,04 |
| Fiber (g) | 10,00 |
| Vitamin B1 or thiamin (mg) | 0,10 |
| Vitamin B2 or riboflavin (mg) | 0,43 |
| Vitamin B3 or niacin (mg) | 7,02 |
| Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid (mg) | 1,23 |
| Vitamin B9 or folic acid (mcg) | 30 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0,00 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1,03 |
| Calcium (mg) | 18 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 231 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 347 |
| Potassium (mg) | 460 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1 |
| Zinc (mg) | 2,40 |
| Selenium (mcg) | 8,30 |
| Manganese (mg) | 1,30 |
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
