Description
Quinoa is probably the most popular super food.
Quinoa is gluten free,high in protein and one of a few plant foods that contains all nine amino acids as well as being very high in fibre,B Vitamins,Vitamin E,Iron,Potassium,Calcium,Phosphorus,Magnesium and other beneficial antioxidants
This is the nutrient content in 1 cup (185 grams) of cooked quinoa (2):
Protein: 8 grams.
Fiber: 5 grams.
Manganese: 58% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA.
Folate: 19% of the RDA.
Copper: 18% of the RDA.
Iron: 15% of the RDA.
Zinc: 13% of the RDA.
Potassium 9% of the RDA.
Over 10% of the RDA for vitamins B1, B2 and B6.
Small amounts of calcium, B3 (niacin) and vitamin E.
This comes with a total of 222 calories, with 39 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fat. It also contains a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids.
