Buckwheat (grain) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the composition of the product on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie296 kcal
Proteins10.8 g
Fats3.2 g
Carbohydrates56 gr
Water14 grams
Fiber14 grams

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent2 mg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.3 mg20%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.14 mg8%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.8 mg8%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin6.2 mg31%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.34 mg17%
Vitamin B9folic acid28 mcg7%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium325 mg13%
Calcium70 mg7%
Magnesium258 mg65%
Phosphorus334 mg33%
Sodium4 mg0%
Iron8.3 mg59%
Iodine5 µg3%
Zinc2.77 mg23%
Copper660 µg66%
Sulfur80 mg8%
Fluoride33 mcg1%
Chrome6 mcg12%
Manganese1.76 mg88%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan140 mg56%
Isoleucine420 mg21%
Valine620 mg18%
Leucine690 mg14%
Threonine380 mg68%
Lysine460 mg29%
Methionine230 mg18%
Phenylalanine460 mg23%
Arginine910 mg18%
Histidine250 mg17%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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