History : Quinoa was domesticated 3,000 to 4,000 years ago for human consumption and originated in originated in the Andean region of Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia.
Nutrition : Protein content in Quinoa is as high as 14% by mass, Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and contains iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin E and fiber. It is one of only a few plant foods that are considered a complete protein and comprised of all pernine essential amino acids.
Suggested Benefits :
Nutrition : Protein content in Quinoa is as high as 14% by mass, Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and contains iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin E and fiber. It is one of only a few plant foods that are considered a complete protein and comprised of all pernine essential amino acids.
Suggested Benefits :
- Promotes Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
- Promotes Healthy Heart and Blood Vessel Functiions
- Reduces Migraines
- Gluten free
- Minimal level of Fat
- Promotes digestion
- High Energy
Good Source of : Source
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,539 kJ (368 kcal) |
64 g
| |
| Dietary fibre | 7 g |
6 g
| |
| Saturated | 0.7 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.1.6 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.3 g |
14 g
| |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
(0%)
1 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(31%)
0.36 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(27%)
0.32 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(10%)
1.52 mg |
(15%)
0.77 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 |
(38%)
0.49 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(46%)
184 μg |
| Vitamin B12 |
(0%)
0 μg |
| Choline |
(14%)
70.2 mg |
| Vitamin C |
(0%)
0 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(16%)
2.44 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(0%)
0 μg |
| Trace metals | |
| Calcium |
(5%)
47 mg |
| Iron |
(35%)
4.6 mg |
| Magnesium |
(55%)
197 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(65%)
457 mg |
| Potassium |
(12%)
563 mg |
| Zinc | |
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