Saturday, June 9, 2012

Wheatgrass Nutrient Analysis




The following information is from the publication entitled: Wheatgrass Nutritional Analysis Report by The Optimum Health Institute of San Diego. Test results were provided by Irvine Analyticial Laboratories, Inc., Irvine CA. (Read here)

The results are listed per 100 grams of wheatgrass juice which is approximately 2.8 ounces.
Basic Nutrients in Wheatgrass
Calories  21.0 Cal
Water 95g
Fat 0.06g
Carbohydrates 2.0g
Dietary Fiber <0.1g
Chlorophyll 42.2mg
Choline 92.4mg
Glucose 0.80g

Minerals in Wheatgrass
Iron 0.61mg
Magnesium  24mg
Potassium 147mg
Phosphorous 75.2mg
Zinc 0.33mg
Calcium 24.2mg
Sodium 10.3mg
Selenium <1ppm

Vitamins in Wheatgrass
Vitamin C 3.64mg
Vitamin A 427 IU
Vitamin B1 0.08mg
Vitamin B2 0.13mg
Vitamin B3 0.11mg
Vitamin B5 6.0mg
Vitamin B6 0.2mg
Vitamin B12 <1mcg
Vitamin E 15.2IU
Folic Acid 29mcg

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