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5. Wheat Health Benefits

Wheat – Flour Facts

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Types of Wheat

Wheat – Flour Nutritional Value

Grains ” Wheat ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Flour, whole wheat, unenriched

Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 192 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	kcal	370	18.5%
Protein	g	15.1	30.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	2.73	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	71.2	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	10.6	%
Sugars, total	g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	38	%
Iron, Fe	mg	3.86	21.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	136	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	352	%
Potassium, K	mg	376	%
Sodium, Na	mg	3	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	3.24	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.452	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	3.56	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.404	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.128	3%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	5.55	%
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.954	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.268	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	39	9.7%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	1.01	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	1.9	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g
Cholesterol	mg
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg
Alpha-Carotene	mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wheat – Flour Nutritional Value

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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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