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All about quinoa > Health & Nutrition
Quinoa is low in fat, rich in iron and magnesium, gluten free and easily digestible. Furthermore it contains all the essential amino acids. Its essential nutritional qualities make it an attractive ingredient for vegetarians and athletes. Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain (16.2%), compared with 7.5%r rice, 9.9% for millet, and 14% for wheat. It is a complete protein, with an essential amino acid balance close to the ideal - similar to milk! It is therefore highly recommended as an addition to legumes in a diet that contains little or no meat.
Rich in trace elements, quinoa is an excellent remineralizer.
Energy: 368 Calories
Water: 13,3 g
Proteins : 14.8 g
Carbs : 64,2 g
- Sugar : - g
- Dietary fiber : 7,0 g
- Starch : 64,2 g
Minerals & oligo-elements
Calcium : 37,0 mg
Iron: 4,6 mg
Magnesium : 197 mg
Phosphorus : 457 mg
Potassium : 563 mg
Sodium : 5,0 mg
Zinc : 3,1 mg
Copper : 0.6 mg
Manganese : 2.0 mg
Selenium : 8,5 mcg
Vitamins
Vitamin A : 14,0 IU
Vitamin E : 2,4 mg
Vitamin B1 : 0.4 mg
Vitamin B2 : 0.3 mg
Vitamin B3 : 1,5 mg
Vitamin B6 : 0,5 mg
Vitamin 9
- Folate : 184 mcg
Fat & Fatty acids
Fat: 6,1 g
- Saturated fat : 0,7 g
- Monounsaturated fat : 1,6 g
- Polyunsaturated fat : 3,3 g
- Omega 6 : 2977 mg
- Omega 3 : 307 mg
Cholesterol : 0 mg
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