Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)

Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)

Kasha is roasted buckwheat groats which are coarse, medium or fine grain.

It is naturally gluten free and sold whole or cracked.

Kasha is a good source of protein and magnesium , as well as an excellent source of fiber.

Glycemic Index = 45
Glycemic Load = 13

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium, Manganese
*Good Source of: Fiber, Protein, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes

Selecting and Storing

Store kasha in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) BUCKWHEAT GROATS,RSTD,CKD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 12.33

Calories: 155

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.23 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.32 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.32 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	24 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	33.5 g	*
Sugars	1.5 g	*
Fiber	4.5 g	*
Protein	5.7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.15 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.13 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	3.2 mg	4%
Folate	23.5 mcg	6%
Niacin	1.6 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	11.8 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.3 mg	7%
Magnesium	85.7 mg	21%
Manganese	0.68 mg	34%
Phosphorous	117.6 mg	12%
Potassium	147.8 mg	4%
Selenium	3.7 mcg	5%
Sodium	6.7 mg	0%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	100.8 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).