Nutrients in Whole Grain
Whole grains are packed full of nutrients, helping to keep your body healthy. Take a look at all the goodness they contain.
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Nutrients found in whole grains
Wholegrains are a healthy ingredient, providing carbohydrate, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants and other important nutrients.
Nutrient
What is it?
How does it help your body?
Nutritional composition per 100g of wholemeal flour
Thiamin
B-vitamin
Helps release energy from carbohydrate.
Vital for a healthy nervous system.
0.14mg (47% RDA*)
Riboflavin
B-vitamin
Helps release energy from food.
Keeps skin, eyes and the nervous system healthy.
0.09mg (7% RDA*)
Niacin
B-vitamin
Helps release energy from food.
Vital for a healthy nervous system.
5.7mg (33% RDA*)
Carbohydrate
The most important source of energy in the diet
Our bodies digest and metabolise all carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy for the body.
64g
Protein
Performs vital structural functions in the body
Needed for growth and development.
Constantly involved in rebuilding, repairing and maintaining vital tissues.
12.7g
Fat
An essential part of the diet
An important source of energy, although intakes should be controlled.
Necessary for the storage and transport of fat soluble vitamins.
2.2g
Fibre
'Nature's broom'
Helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
9g (50% RDA*)
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant
An antioxidant is a substance that may help prevent damage to the body's cells.
1.4mg
Potassium
A mineral
Involved in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance.
Essential for the transmission of nerve impulses.
340mg (10% RDA*)
Sodium
A mineral
Involved in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance.
3mg (0.1% RDA*) High sodium is associated with raised blood pressure, it is recommended that we have no more than 2.4g sodium per day
Iron
A mineral
Helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.
3.9mg (27% RDA*)
Calcium
A mineral
Helps build strong bones and teeth.
38mg (5% RDA*)
Magnesium
A mineral
Needed for healthy bones.
Helps release energy from food.
Helps nerve and muscle function.
120mg (40% RDA*)
Zinc
A mineral
Essential for growth, reproduction and immunity
2.9mg (30% RDA*)
Selenium
A mineral and powerful antioxidant
An antioxidant is a substance that may help prevent damage to the body's cells.
6ug (8% RDA*)
Trace elements
The minerals copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and iodine are referred to as trace elements.
Essential for good health but only required in minute amounts
*RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance
These are typical values, but products will vary. For nutritional information specific to a product, check packaging labelling.