Cañihua
Also known as: canihua, cañiwa, kaniwa
Cereals and grains
Andean grain related to quinoa. TPCA reports several varieties and a flaked form.
Nutrition per 100 g
Yellow variety
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal |
| Protein | 15.7 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 62.5 g |
| Water | 10.7 g |
| Calcium | 87 mg |
| Iron | 10.8 mg |
Source
Tablas Peruanas 2023 · Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, INS / MINSA.
Grey variety
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Water | 12.4 g |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
| Iron | 13 mg |
Source
Tablas Peruanas 2023 · Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, INS / MINSA.
Grain flakes
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 318 kcal |
| Protein | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 61 g |
| Available carbohydrates | 45.5 g |
| Fibre | 15.5 g |
| Water | 11.4 g |
| Calcium | 141 mg |
| Iron | 17.07 mg |
Source
Tablas Peruanas 2023 · Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, INS / MINSA.
Brown variety
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 66.2 g |
| Water | 12.2 g |
| Calcium | 171 mg |
| Iron | 15 mg |
Source
Tablas Peruanas 2023 · Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, INS / MINSA.