Sorghum is a kind of food crop, which belongs to the category of coarse grains. Coarse grains refer to unprocessed or only partially processed grains. Compared with flour and rice, they not only retain more nutrients and cellulose, but also have better disease prevention and health care functions. Let me introduce you to the nutritional value of sorghum.
Sorghum is rich in carbohydrates.
The main component of sorghum is carbohydrates, accounting for about 80%. The energy supply of human body mainly depends on carbohydrates, which largely determines the activity and metabolic state of the body. Sorghum has high carbohydrate content, which is beneficial to meet the energy demand of human body and is also suitable for long-term exercise and labor.
Sorghum contains a lot of protein.
Sorghum is also rich in protein, which is similar to wheat, about 10%. Protein contained in sorghum can be converted into essential amino acids, which helps to promote human metabolism and strengthen muscle tissue.
Sorghum is rich in vitamins.
Sorghum is rich in vitamins, including vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, vitamin E and so on. These vitamins can help people's metabolism and keep healthy. Vitamin B is particularly important, which can not only improve the body's anti-fatigue ability, but also promote the normal development of nerve tissue.
Sorghum is rich in many minerals.
Sorghum contains minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and manganese, which plays a very important role in human body. For example, calcium can help healthy bones, and iron can help replenish red blood cells needed by the human body.
Sorghum is rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
Sorghum seeds are rich in oils, most of which are unsaturated fatty acids, which have a good effect on lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
The above content was answered by Gu Tianmeng, a natural cereal food provider, hoping to help everyone.