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Khorasan wheat vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Khorasan wheat and Corn?

  • Khorasan wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Magnesium than Corn.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 148% higher.
  • Corn has 16 times less Manganese than Khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat has 2.735mg of Manganese, while Corn has 0.167mg.

We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +633.3%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +493.5%
Contains more Copper +932.7%
Contains more Manganese +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +40650%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +493.5%
Contains more Copper +932.7%
Contains more Manganese +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +40650%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +326.4%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Water +563.1%
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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +326.4%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Water +563.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.603
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.603

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +631%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
Contains more Sucrose +398.2%
Contains more Glucose +35.5%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%
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
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +631%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
Contains more Sucrose +398.2%
Contains more Glucose +35.5%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Corn Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 18.58g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 3.41g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 1.5g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 20.98g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 96kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g 7.17g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 7.84g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 11.1g 2.4g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 3mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 3.77mg 0.45mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 26mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 77mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 403mg 218mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 3.68mg 0.62mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.049mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 0.167mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 0.2µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.09mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.093mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.057mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 1.683mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.792mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.139mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.023mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.133mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.133mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.358mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.141mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.069mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.155mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.191mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.091mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.196g 0.197g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.603g Khorasan wheat
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
Khorasan wheat Corn
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%
Khorasan wheat
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.