High in protein(13-15%), second highest only to oats, and rich in the amino acidlysine.

  Rich incarbohydrates (mainly starch).

  Rich inpolyunsaturated essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid.

  Containsvitamins B1, C and E.

  Contains higherlevels of zinc, copper, and manganese than other cereal grains, andthe bioavailability of these minerals is also quite high.

  High in solublefibre.

  Provides apotential source of resistant starch, as certain treatments ofbuckwheat starch or foods containing buckwheat increase the amountof retrograded, nondigestible starch.

  A rich sourceof polyphenol compounds.

  Contains rutin,a bioflavonoid thought to help control blood pressure and possessanti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.

  Glutenfree.