Nutrition
The grain itself is very high in its protein content. It also contains a high mineral concentration especially in selenium, zinc, and magnesium. This grain variety is considered a high energy wheat, and provides the body with more energy in the form of complex carbohydrates. Because of its low oxidation levels it loses little nutritional content when being ground and processed. Even though this wheat variety contains gluten, it has been found to be more easily digestible by people who may have slight allergic tendencies.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,411 kJ (337 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 70.38 g |
| - Starch | 52.41 g |
| - Dietary fibre | 9.1 g |
| Fat | 2.20 g |
| - polyunsaturated | 0.616 g |
| Protein | 14.70 g |
| Water | 10.95 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.591 mg (51%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.178 mg (15%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.255 mg (20%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 0 μg (0%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.60 mg (4%) |
| Iron | 4.41 mg (34%) |
| Magnesium | 134 mg (38%) |
| Phosphorus | 386 mg (55%) |
| Zinc | 3.68 mg (39%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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