The protein content in the grain can reach
*3%. the
seed contains between *8 and *8% starch and 5% sugar.
Considered one of the richest in protein Andean grain, obtained by a process of cutting, threshing, grinding and rated; contains amino acids such as leucine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.
The concentration of lysine in the protein of quinoa is almost double compared to other cereals and grasses.
It contains no cholesterol