Wheat vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wheat and Khorasan wheat
- Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Copper, yet Khorasan wheat is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Wheat is 21% higher.
- Wheat contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Khorasan wheat. Wheat contains 0.419mg of Vitamin B6, while Khorasan wheat contains 0.259mg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+10.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.6%
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Sodium
-60%
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Zinc
+13%
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Manganese
+10.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 403
Equal in Copper - 0.506
Equal in Manganese - 2.735
Equal in Selenium - 81.5
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Magnesium
+10.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.6%
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Sodium
-60%
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Zinc
+13%
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Manganese
+10.1%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 403
Equal in Copper - 0.506
Equal in Manganese - 2.735
Equal in Selenium - 81.5
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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Vitamin B6
+61.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+35.1%
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Vitamin B2
+52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.375
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.949
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Vitamin B6
+61.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+35.1%
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Vitamin B2
+52.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.375
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.949
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+16%
Equal in Protein - 14.54
Equal in Carbs - 70.58
Equal in Water - 11.07
Equal in Other - 1.68
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
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Fats
+16%
Equal in Protein - 14.54
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
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.5%
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.978 g
Saturated Fat:
0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.621 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+57.5%
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 59.48g |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 14.54g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 2.13g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 70.58g |
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| Calories | 339kcal | 337kcal |
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| Starch | 52.41g |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Sugar | 7.84g |
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| Fiber | 11.1g |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 3.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 130mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 364mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 403mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 3.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.506mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 2.735mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 81.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 6.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.949mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.259mg |
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| Folate | 43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.13mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.442mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.566mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.112mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.416mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.251mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.772mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.687mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.379mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 0.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 0.213g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.621g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.