Minerals in Carbohydrates - Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc - Health and Diet Nutrition

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Minerals in Carbohydrates

Carbs are a rich source of micronutrients - including minerals and trace elements, which the body needs for a range of circulatory, immune, endocrine and other bodily functions as well as healthy cell growth and repair. Carbs are also rich in phytochemicals.

Here is a selection of the main minerals to be found in common carbohydrate-containing foods.

Minerals in Carbs

Calcium [RDA: Women/Men - 1000mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans (chick peas) haricot beans, soy beans, tofu, almonds, brazil nuts, figs, broccoli, spinach.

Copper [ESADDI*: Women/Men - 1.5-3.0mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: lentils, black-eyed peas, soy beans, barley, almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, prunes.

Iron [RDA: Women - 15mg; Men - 10mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: Fortified breakfast cereals, lentils, haricot beans, red kidney beans, soy beans, cashew nuts, bulgar wheat, couscous, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots/peaches, lightly boiled broccoli/spring greens. Note: Eating iron-rich foods in combination with high-vitamin-C foods/drinks greatly enhances iron-absorption.

Magnesium [RDA: Women - 280mg; Men - 350mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: wheatgerm, soy beans, soy flour, brazil nuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, peanut butter, pine nuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, bananas, dried figs, licorice.

Phosphorus [RDA: Women/Men - 700mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: wheatgerm, oats, soy flour, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, peas, sweetcorn.

Potassium [RDA: Women/Men - 3.5g]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: bananas, dates, dried figs, golden raisins, sultanas, pumpkin seeds, almonds, baked potatoes, raw mushrooms, spinach.

Selenium [RDA: None]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: brazil nuts, lentils, wholemeal bread, soy flour, almonds, cashew nuts, dried mushrooms.

Zinc [RDA: Women - 12mg; Men - 15mg]
Good Carbohydrate Sources: wheatgerm, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, fortified breakfast cereals.

*ESADDI = Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake (where no RDA available)

Sources include:
Nutritive Value of Food (1991), US Dept of Agriculture
Good Sources of Nutrients (1990), US Dept of Agriculture

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