Black wheat is also low on the glycemic index which means it will give you sustained energy throughout the day and won't spike up your sugar levels in blood after immediate consumption. Thus, making it a perfect choice of a staple diet for people with lifestyle disorders like diabetes and obesity.This wheat is much more nutritious than ordinary wheat.
Let's know about the benefits of consuming it:
| Particulars | Regular Wheat | Black Wheat |
| Anthocyanin Content | 5 ppm | 140 ppm (100-200ppm) |
| Zinc Content | 28% | 35% more |
| Iron | 25% | 60% more |
(Per 100gm approx.)
| Energy (Kcal) | 312 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates (gm) | 64.2 |
| Protein (gm) | 11 |
| Dietary Fibers (gm) | 12 |
| Ash (gm) | 1.6 |
| Fat (gm) | 1.2 |
| Trans fat | Nil |
| Anthocyanins (ppm) | 140 |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg) | 35 |
| Iron (ppm) | 36 |
| Potassium (mg) | 350 |
| Sodium (mg) | 2.5 |
| Vitamin B3 (mg) | 5.0 |
| Vitamin B5 (mg) | 1.2 |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) (μg) | 36 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.2 |
| Zinc (ppm) | 36 |