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Khorasan wheat vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Flax different?

  • Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 102% more than Flax.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Flax. Khorasan wheat contains 6.375mg of Vitamin B3, while Flax contains 3.08mg.
  • Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Seeds, flaxseed 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 less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +220.9%
Contains more Calcium +1059.1%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +201.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Equal in Manganese - 2.482
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +220.9%
Contains more Calcium +1059.1%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +201.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Equal in Manganese - 2.482

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.4%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +1879.3%
Contains more Other +120.8%
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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +144.4%
Contains more Water +59.1%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +1879.3%
Contains more Other +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3433.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4526.4%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3433.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4526.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%
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
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +109.1%

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 Flax
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Flax Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 1.58g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 18.29g Flax
Fats 2.13g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 70.58g 28.88g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 11.1g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 22mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.77mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 130mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 364mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 403mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 5mg 30mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 3.68mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.506mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 2.735mg 2.482mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 25.4µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.31mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.161mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 3.08mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.442mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.112mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.416mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.251mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.687mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.379mg 0.472mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.005g Flax
Saturated Fat 0.196g 3.663g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Flax
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 Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.