Health Benefits - Vitamins and Minerals in BuckWheat

Buckwheat is a nutritional powerhouse. Since it is not a wheat, it doesn’t contain gluten, making it an ideal dietary option for those who are gluten sensitive or who have celiac disease. It is high in fiber and protein, and is a good source of iron and magnesium. It can be baked in bread and cakes and, when combined with egg, the combination of amino acids forms a perfect protein. Its nutty flavor also makes it an  addition to soups and stews, or it can be eaten cold as a salad.

Health Benefits of Buckwheat

• Buckwheat is rich in B vitamins as well as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, zinc, copper and manganese.
• Buckwheat is high protein; the protein found in buckwheat contains the eight essential amino acids.
• Buckwheat is high in fiber. A single cup of cooked buckwheat groats contains over 4 grams of dietary fiber.
• Buckwheat is a good source of Alpha-Linolenic Acid, which is one of the two essential fatty acid that is important for good health.
• Buckwheat lowers glucose levels and is beneficial for managing diabetes.
• Buckwheat has been found to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.

Amount

• 100 grams of buckwheat contain 10 grams dietary fiber.

Protein -  13.25 grams

Calories  -  343

Minerals Contained

• Potassium - 460 mg
• Phosphorus - 347 mg
• Calcium - 18 mg
• Magnesium - 231 mg
• Iron - 2.2 mg
• Sodium - 1 mg
• Manganese - 1.3 mg
• Zinc - 2.4 mg
• Copper - 1.1 mg
• Selenium - 8.3 mcg
• Also contains trace amounts of other minerals.

Vitamins Contained

• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.101 mg
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.425 mg
• Niacin - 7.02 mg
• Pantothenic Acid - 1.233 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.21 mg
• Folate - 30 mcg
• Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.