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Macadamia vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Khorasan wheat different?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium, however, Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Khorasan wheat is 142% higher.
  • Macadamia contains 62 times more Saturated Fat than Khorasan wheat. While Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +286.4%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +2163.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 403
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Calcium +286.4%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +2163.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 403
Equal in Sodium - 5

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.259
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.259

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3457.3%
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +410.7%
Contains more Water +714%
Contains more Other +47.4%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Fats +3457.3%
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +410.7%
Contains more Water +714%
Contains more Other +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27541.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27541.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +705.5%
Contains more Starch +4891.4%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +705.5%
Contains more Starch +4891.4%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macadamia Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 7.91g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 75.77g 2.13g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 718kcal 337kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.07g 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 4.57g 7.84g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 85mg 22mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 130mg
Phosphorus 188mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 368mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 1.3mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.756mg 0.506mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 2.735mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.566mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.259mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.37mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.602mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.018mg 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.023mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.363mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.195mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.213g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.621g Macadamia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Khorasan wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Macadamia
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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