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Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 4.2 MG | 26% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.3 MG | 26% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 MG | 56% | |
| Folate, total | 5 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 35.6 MG | 238% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 27 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 MG | 8% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 86 MG | 20% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 553 MG | 12% | |
| Sodium, Na | 25 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.3 MG | 58% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.9 MG | 41% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (1.1g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (19.2g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (20% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (58% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (41% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (26% DV).
About Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath)
Wocas seeds, harvested from yellow pond lily by Klamath people in Oregon, are dried and ground into a flour-like meal. Starchy and fiber-rich, they are dominated by complex carbohydrates with the fiber content being remarkably high. Fat is low and protein modest. The seeds were parched, ground, and eaten as mush or flatbread. As a calorie source from a wild plant, they represent sophisticated Indigenous food ecology tied closely to specific wetland habitat.
Dietary Information
Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) include Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (238% DV) , Zinc, Zn (58% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (56% DV) , Manganese, Mn (41% DV) , and Niacin (26% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 361 calories per 100 grams, Wocas, dried seeds, Oregon, yellow pond lily (Klamath) gets 9% of its calories from protein, 89% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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