Corn groats – 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 product’s composition 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)
Calorie328 kcal
Proteins8.3 g
Fats1.2 g
Carbohydrates71 gr
Water14 grams
Fiber4.8 gr

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent33 mcg3%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.13 mg9%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.07 mg4%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.7 mg7%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin2.1 mg11%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.35 mg7%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.25 mg13%
Vitamin B9folic acid19 µg5%
Vitamin HBiotin6.6 mcg13%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium147 mg6%
Calcium20 mg2%
Magnesium30 mg8%
Phosphorus109 mg11%
Sodium7 mg1%
Iron2.7 mg19%
Zinc0.5 mg4%
Copper210 µg21%
Sulfur63 mg6%
Chrome22.7 µg45%
Manganese0.4 mg20%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan60 mg24%
Isoleucine410 mg21%
Valine410 mg12%
Leucine1100 mg22%
Threonine200 mg36%
Lysine210 mg13%
Methionine130 mg10%
Phenylalanine360 mg18%
Arginine260 mg5%
Histidine140 mg9%

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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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