Any whole grain is going to be a better pick than a refined grain so this list may be a bit like splitting hairs (or splitting grains as in this case). That being said, when looking at the nutrients commonly found in grains – fiber, magnesium, B-6, iron, and zinc, there are a few grains that far outshine the others.
Amy’s top picks:
Quinoa
Buckwheat Groats
Bulgur
What would be at the bottom, you might ask? Some of the grains that contain the least amount of nutrients, in decreasing order, are: couscous, white rice, soba noodles, and corn grits.