What is the calorie content of boiled buckwheat
Buckwheat was called "mother" in Russian cuisine. Cereal porridge was served both on the table for boyars and commoners. Our ancestors believed that buckwheat porridge not only satisfies hunger for a long time, but also heals some diseases. Today buckwheat is used as a dietary meal.
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How many calories are in buckwheat porridge on the water
Buckwheat porridge is one of the main dishes of Russian cuisine. Adults and children love him. In particular, buckwheat is held in high esteem by athletes - the product has an ideal ratio of nutrients. But not every porridge made from this cereal will be equally useful.
Boiled buckwheat without oil
It is worthwhile to immediately understand that water-boiled buckwheat, has as many calories as dry cereals. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the packaging of the product. Usually there is indicated the calorie content per 100 g of dry product and the amount of nutrients.
For dry cereals, these values correspond to:
- 313 kcal;
- 12.6 grams of proteins;
- 3.3 g fat;
- 62.1 g of carbohydrates.
This is the calorie content and nutrient ratio (BJU) for 100 g of the product. When cooking, the proportions are observed: for one part of cereal - two parts of water.
After cooking, we get 300 g of a ready-made dish from 100 g of dry buckwheat. If we are talking about porridge on the water. Therefore, all indicators must be divided by three. Or take them into account when weighing dry cereals.
Important! Some people believe that adding salt to the porridge changes the calorie content of the meal. This is not true. Salt is a chemical of inorganic origin. It cannot have any calories. The same rule applies to water. It has no calories, so it does not affect the energy value of the dish.
Boiled with butter
The situation is completely different if you add butter to the porridge. In this case, it is worth talking about the general calorie content of the finished dish.
For 100 g of buckwheat porridge with a teaspoon (without a slide) of oil, it will look like this:
- 132 kcal;
- 4.5 g of protein;
- 2.3 g fat;
- 25 g of carbohydrates.
The calculation is indicated for a ready-made dish seasoned with butter with a fat content of 72.5%.
Nutritional value of boiled buckwheat
Buckwheat is appreciated for its excellent taste, as well as for the composition and ratio of nutrients. It is believed that a similar proportion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates are optimal for the human digestive system. Ready porridge saturates for a long time due to "slow" carbohydrates. Plant protein is also easily absorbed by the body. Moreover, it has a positive effect on the hematopoietic function.
The porridge contains vitamins B, A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, E, H and PP. Buckwheat is prescribed for patients with gastritis, as well as problems in the liver and kidneys. It helps to lower the "bad" cholesterol. The introduction of buckwheat porridge into the diet on an ongoing basis significantly reduces the risk of contracting infectious diseases.
The great benefit of buckwheat lies in its cleaning properties. Grains of cereals are able to pass through the entire digestive tract, working on the principle of a brush. It cleanses the intestinal walls, and the fiber in its composition contributes to better digestion.
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Buckwheat on water for weight loss
Athletes love and respect buckwheat. It helps to cope with hunger "drying", when the body needs food with a long period of assimilation, and helps athletes "on the mass" due to a large amount of protein in the composition.
It is these properties that make cereals attractive in the fitness field and among adherents of a healthy lifestyle. There are known mono-diets - nutritional programs in which only buckwheat porridge is consumed for several days.
The principle of the buckwheat mono-diet is quite simple: eat buckwheat for 2-5 days. It is allowed to eat porridge cooked in water. No sauces, ketchups, mayonnaises and other additives. It is advisable to eat buckwheat without salt, as it retains water in the body, and the effect of losing weight will be less noticeable.
The basic rules of such a diet:
- Count the number of calories you need. This indicator is calculated by the formula: your current weight is multiplied by 29. The resulting number must be multiplied by 0.85. This will be your calorie deficit level.
- Calculate from the data obtained how much dry cereal you need to eat. For example, for 1500 kcal in deficit, the indicator will be 450 g. This is half a 900 g pack. Eating such an amount of porridge for two or three times is an unrealistic task. Crush meals 5-6 times.
- Drink plenty of clean water. Not tea, juices or other drinks, but water. It is recommended to drink at least seven 250 ml glasses a day. You can put a jar of water on the table so as not to forget about the liquid.
Stick to this diet, and in a couple of days you will lose the first pounds.
Important! A reasonable duration of a mono-diet is a few days. Buckwheat is a healthy cereal, but it cannot fully replace good nutrition.
Conclusion
Buckwheat porridge is a source of nutrients and elements. It helps fight ailments and promotes weight loss. The total calorie content of porridge depends only on additional products. Salt and water do not affect the total calorie content of the meal.