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Buckwheat, (Fagopyrumesculentum), also called common buckwheat, herbaceous plant of the family Polygonaceae and its edible seeds. Buckwheat is a staple pseudo-grain crop in some parts of eastern Europe, where the hulled kernels, or groats, are prepared as kasha, cooked and served much like rice.It’s used in buckwheat tea or processed into groats, flour, and noodles. Buckwheat has become popular as a health food due to its high mineral and antioxidant content. Its benefits may include improved blood sugar control.
Nutritional value-
Carbs are the main dietary component of buckwheat. Protein and various minerals and antioxidants are also present.The nutritional value of buckwheat is considerably higher than that of many other grains. The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw buckwheat are
- Calories: 343
- Water: 10%
- Protein: 13.3 grams
- Carbs: 71.5 grams
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Fat: 3.4 grams
