Sacha Inchi seeds is an interesting product for its nutritional values and its high content of omega 3 and other essential fatty acids. The tables below will show you the main characteristics of the Sacha Inchi seeds or oil compared to other nuts, seeds or oils more known to the general public.
Nutritional values of Sacha Inchi compared to other nuts, seeds, and oils
 Oil
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Omega 3 | Omega 6 | Total poly unsaturated fatty acids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacha Inchi | 44.9 | 37.9 | 82.8 |
| Flax | 56.8 | 16.1 | 72.9 |
| Soy | 8.0 | 55.0 | 63.0 |
| Corn | 1.7 | 60.8 | 62.5 |
| Sunflower | 0.3 | 62.0 | 62.3 |
| Olive | 0.8 | 8.3 | 9.1 |
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Percent of poly unsaturated fatty acid content |
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 Nuts & Seeds for snacks
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Omega 3 | Omega 6 | Total poly unsaturated fatty acids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacha Inchi | 40.6 | 43.6 | 84.5 |
| Sunflower | 0.1 | 68.9 | 69.0 |
| Peanuts | 0.0 | 33.2 | 33.2 |
| Pistachios | 0.6 | 31.0 | 31.6 |
| Cashew | 0.4 | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| Macadamia | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
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Percent of poly unsaturated fatty acid content |
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 Nuts, grains, and oils
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% Proteins |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | 25.8 |
| Sacha Inchi seeds | 24.7 |
| Sunflower seeds | 20.8 |
| Flax seeds | 18.3 |
| Sesame seeds | 17.3 |
| Olive oil | 0.0 |
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Percent of Proteins content |
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