The war continues between quinoa vs beans, specifically the green bean, since both foods have a lot of nutrients. Now we let you know according to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and the Spanish Nutrition Foundation the amount of nutrients contained in these foods for every 100 grams and its benefits.
Protein
Quinoa: 14.1 mg
Beans: 1.97 mg
Benefits: Lysine improves immune function by helping in the formation of antibodies, promotes gastric function, helps in cell repair, participates in fatty acid metabolism, contributes to the transport and absorption of calcium.
Isoleucine, leucine and valine participate together in the production of muscle energy, improve neuromuscular disorders, prevent liver damage and keep blood sugar levels in balance. Methionine helps treat liver disease, depression, osteoarthritis, brain disorders, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
Potassium
Quinoa: 563 mg
Beans: 290 mg
Benefits: Potassium is one of the minerals you can find in many foods. It is important for the functioning of the body, kidney and heart. It also helps muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Moreover, it should be noted that not getting enough potassium for the body can increase blood pressure, reduce calcium in bones and increase the risk in kidney stones.
Magnesium
Quinoa: 197 mg
Beans: 28.2 mg
Benefits: Magnesium is a component and activator of many enzymes, especially those that transform phosphates rich in energy, in addition, it is a stabilizer of nucleic acids and membranes.
Magnesium also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles and the normal maintenance of bones and the normal formation of connective tissue.
Manganese
Quinoa: 2.03 mg
Beans: 0.332 mg
Benefits: Manganese is a mineral that the body needs to stay healthy. The body uses manganese to produce energy and protect cells. The body also needs manganese to strengthen bones, for reproduction, blood clotting, and to maintain a healthy immune system.
