Among its nutritional substances are to be highlighted:
1. 18 amino acids, including the 8 essential amino acids (13% of its weight).
2. Minerals. Rich in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
3. Contains magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, chromium, manganese, cobalt, selenium, cadmium, and germanium.
4. Contains antioxidants Carotenoids (Beta-carotenes, Zeaxanthin, etc.).
5. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E.
6. It also contains beta-sitosterol, a substance like cholesterol, used for relieving symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, an elevation in blood levels indicates a condition called sitosterolemia.
7. Omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids.