sorry! Another ??

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-01-2004
sorry! Another ??
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Tue, 03-16-2004 - 2:29pm
Has anyone had the grain quinoa? I absolutely adore it and wonder if it is phase 1 acceptable? It is a grain, but here is the nutritional information: I think it might be too high in carbs, but it also has a lot of protein. If not, I can wait till phase two. Thanks...again!

Elizabeth

Amount: 1/2 cup dry, 3.5 oz.

Basic Information

Calories: 374

Protein: 13 grams

Carbohydrates: 69 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Dietary Fiber: unknown

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 21 mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:

Vitamin B6: 0.2 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mg

Vitamin C:

Vitamin D:

Vitamin E:

Vitamin K:

Biotin:

Folacin: 49 mcg

Niacin: 3 mg

Panthothenic Acid:

Riboflavin: 0.4 mg

Thiamin: 0.2 mg

Minerals

Calcium:

Chromium:

Copper: 0.8 mg

Fluoride:

Iodine:

Iron: 9 mg

Magnesium: 210 mg

Manganese: 2.3 mg

Molybdenum:

Phosphorus: 410 mg

Potassium: 740 mg

Selenium:

Zinc: 3 mg

Fat Composition

Polyunsaturated Fat:

Monounsatruated Fat:

Saturated Fat: less than 1 gram

Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

Essential Amino Acids

Histidine:

Isoleucine:

Leucine:

Lysine:

Methionine/Cysteine:

Phenylalanine/Tyrosine:

Threonine:

Tryptophan:

Valine:

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: epresco
Tue, 03-16-2004 - 2:39pm

All grains are for Phase 2.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: epresco
Tue, 03-16-2004 - 3:41pm
Yes, you can eat this. Because it has a low glycemic index number:

Quinoa (cooked) 18grams glycemic index:35

Irene

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: epresco
Tue, 03-16-2004 - 3:42pm
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/4 cup dry (42g)

Calories 166 Calories from Fat 28

Total Fat 3 g Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 5 mg

Carbohydrate 30 g

Dietary Fiber 3 g

Sugars 1 g

Protein 5 g

Glycemic Index: 35


Here is the fiber info.

Irene

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-10-2004
In reply to: epresco
Tue, 03-16-2004 - 5:05pm
What is a low GI number? Under 50?