Cheap superfoods
Here is a list of cheap superfoods. We have written down an information about their distribution of macronutrients, why and for what they are good for. Also an information about for what they are good source for plus the content of water.
Apples
Distribution of macronutrients: 95% carbohydrates, 3% fats, 2% protein.
Good source of: Dietary fiber; Vitamin C.
Good for: Heart rate; Blood pressure; Cancer prevention.
The content of water: 84%.
Bananas
Distribution of macronutrients: 93% carbohydrates, 3% fats, 4% protein.
Good source of: Vitamin B6; Dietary Fiber; Vitamin C; Potassium; Manganese.
Good for: Blood sugar; Digestion; Weight loss; Heart; Diabetes prevention; Kidney health.
The content of water: 94%.
Beans
Distribution of macronutrients: 74% carbohydrates, 3% fats, 23% protein.
Good source of: Folate; Dietary Fiber; Protein; Thiamin; Iron; Phosphorus; Potassium; Copper; Manganese.
Good for: Digestion; Blood sugar; Blood pressure; Heart; Cholesterol Level; Weight loss.
The content of water: 89%.
Brown rice (cooked)
Distribution of macronutrients: 87% carbohydrates, 6% fats, 7% protein.
Good source of: Manganese; Selenium; Phosphorus.
Good for: Energy; Weight loss; Cholesterol Level; Heart; Diabetes prevention.
The content of water: 72%.
Cabbage
Distribution of macronutrients: 85% carbohydrates, 3% fats, 12% protein.
Good source of: Dietary Fiber; Vitamin C; Vitamin K; Vitamin B6; Folate; Manganese; Thiamin; Calcium; Iron; Magnesium; Phosphorus; Potassium.
Good for: Cancer prevention; Eyesight; Weight loss; Brain; Bones; Blood pressure; Muscles.
The content of water: 92%.
Carrots
Distribution of macronutrients: 89% carbohydrates, 5% fats, 6% protein.
Good source of: Dietary Fiber; Vitamin A; Vitamin C; Vitamin K; Potassium; Thiamin; Niacin; Vitamin B6; Folate; Manganese.
Good for: Heart; Blood pressure; Digestion; Immune system; Cancer prevention; Eyesight; Teeth and gums; Diabetes prevention.
The content of water: 88%.
Eggs
Distribution of macronutrients: 3% carbohydrates, 62% fats, 35% protein.
Good source of: Protein; Selenium; Riboflavin; Vitamin B12; Phosphorus.
Good for: Muscles; Brain; Energy; Immune system; Heart; Eyesight; Weight loss; Skin.
The content of water: 74%.
Lentils (cooked)
Distribution of macronutrients: 70% carbohydrates, 3% fats, 27% protein.
Good source of: Dietary Fiber; Folate; Manganese; Protein; Iron; Phosphorus; Copper.
Good for: Cholesterol Level; Heart; Digestion; Blood sugar; Energy; Weight loss.
The content of water: 69%.
Oats
Distribution of macronutrients: 70% carbohydrates, 15% fats, 15% protein.
Good source of: Manganese; Dietary Fiber; Thiamin; Magnesium; Phosphorus.
Good for: Cholesterol Level; Bloodstream; Heart; Immune system; Blood sugar; Diabetes prevention.
The content of water: 8%.
Oranges
Distribution of macronutrients: 91% carbohydrates, 2% fats, 7% protein.
Good source of: Dietary Fiber; Vitamin C; Thiamin; Folate; Potassium.
Good for: Immune system; Heart; Cholesterol Level; Kidney health; Blood pressure; Blood sugar.
The content of water: 86%.
Sweet potatoes
Distribution of macronutrients: 93% carbohydrates, 2% fats, 5% protein.
Good source of: Vitamin A; Vitamin C; Dietary Fiber; Vitamin B6; Manganese.
Good for: Blood sugar; Skin; Bones; Immune system; Anti-stress; Cancer prevention.
The content of water: 80%.
Tomatoes
Distribution of macronutrients: 79% carbohydrates, 9% fats, 12% protein.
Good source of: Dietary Fiber; Vitamin A; Vitamin C; Vitamin K; Potassium; Manganese; Vitamin E; Thiamin; Niacin; Vitamin B6; Folate; Magnesium, Phosphorus; Copper.
Good for: Heart; Bones; Cancer prevention.
The content of water: 94%.
Water
Distribution of macronutrients: 100% carbohydrates, 0% fats, 0% protein.
Good source of: Water.
Good for: Everything.
The content of water: 100%.
Wholegrain bread
Distribution of macronutrients: 67% carbohydrates, 12% fats, 21% protein.
Good source of: Manganese; Selenium; Dietary Fiber.
Good for: Digestion; Cholesterol Level; Blood pressure; Weight loss; Blood sugar; Teeth and gums.
The content of water: 38%.
Last update: 2014-04-02 (Y,M,D)
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