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Rye vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rye and Khorasan wheat

  • Rye has more Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 123% more than Rye.
  • Khorasan wheat has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Rye. Rye has 1.456mg of Vitamin B5, while Khorasan wheat has 0.949mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +486.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 364
Equal in Manganese - 2.735
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +486.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 364
Equal in Manganese - 2.735

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.
Rye
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 E +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 70.58
Equal in Water - 11.07
Equal in Other - 1.68
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 70.58
Equal in Water - 11.07
Equal in Other - 1.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.213
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.213

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +29.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +287.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.11
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 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 +29.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +287.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.11

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 59.48g Rye
Protein 10.34g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 1.63g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 75.86g 70.58g Rye
Calories 338kcal 337kcal Rye
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.11g
Sugar 0.98g 7.84g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 11.1g Rye
Calcium 24mg 22mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 110mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 332mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 510mg 403mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 5mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.367mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.577mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 13.9µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 11IU 10IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.61mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.184mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.949mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.259mg Rye
Folate 38µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.8µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.289mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.563mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.286mg 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.153mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.317mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.189mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.213g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.621g Rye
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.