OATS [ Avena Sativa]

Oats are whole grain cereal mainly grown in North America, Europe, Canada, and Russia.

Nutritional Facts:

Portion size: 100 gm.

Calories: 379

[1] Total Fat 6.5 gm.

    Saturated fat 1.1 gm. / P.F 2.53 gm. / M.F 2.17 gm. / Trans F and   

    Cholesterol –

[2] Total Carbohydrates 68 gm. [Net Carb. 57 -58 gm.]

      Fiber 10 gm. = 11% [Majority Soluble fiber {Beta Glucan} and   

      Insoluble fiber {Lignin, Cellulose, Hemicellulose}]

      Starch 85% [Rapidly digested starch 7%, Slow digested starch

      22%, Resistant starch 25%]

      Sugar 1 gm.

[3] Protein 14 gm.

[4] Sodium 2 to 4 mg.

[5] Calcium 53 mg.

[6] Iron 4.3 mg.

[7] Potassium 400 mg.

[8] Vitamins and Minerals

     Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Mg, Zinc, B complex

[9] Antioxidants:

     Avenathramide, Ferulic acid, Phytic acid.