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Triticale vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Triticale and Wheat different?

  • Triticale has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Wheat is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 95% more than Wheat.
  • Triticale has 7 times more Folate than Wheat. Triticale has 73µg of Folate, while Wheat has 11µg.

Triticale and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types were 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 +311.1%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +211.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +211.7%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 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% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +151.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +226.5%
Contains more Water +520.2%
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +151.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.3%
Contains more Other +226.5%
Contains more Water +520.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 72.13g 23.3g Triticale
Protein 13.05g 5.71g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.83g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 27.6g Triticale
Calories 336kcal 132kcal Triticale
Sugar 3.07g Triticale
Fiber 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 37mg 9mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 1.76mg Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 48mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 147mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 164mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 8mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 1.84mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.207mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 1.03mg Triticale
Selenium 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Triticale
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.095mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.03mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.07mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 11µg Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.051mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.172mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.22mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.432mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.161mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.097mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.3mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.267mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.147mg Triticale
Trans Fat 0.002g Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.084g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.243g Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
29%
Triticale
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/nutrients
  2. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.