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Flour vs. Wild rice raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flour and Wild rice raw different?

  • Flour is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate, however, Wild rice raw is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Flour is 57% higher.
  • Flour contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Wild rice raw. While Flour contains 0.785mg of Vitamin B1, Wild rice raw contains only 0.115mg.

Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Wild rice, raw are the varieties 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 Iron +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +704.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300.9%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains more Zinc +751.4%
Contains more Copper +263.9%
Contains more Manganese +94.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 74% 127% 186% 38% 1% 163% 175% 174% 16%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +704.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300.9%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains more Zinc +751.4%
Contains more Copper +263.9%
Contains more Manganese +94.9%

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.
Flour
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 0% 29% 61% 127% 65% 91% 72% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +232.6%
Equal in Carbs - 74.9
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
15% 75% 8%
Protein: 14.73 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 7.76 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Other +232.6%
Equal in Carbs - 74.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.156
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.156 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.676 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.156

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Wild rice raw Opinion
Net carbs 73.61g 68.7g Flour
Protein 10.33g 14.73g Wild rice raw
Fats 0.98g 1.08g Wild rice raw
Carbs 76.31g 74.9g Flour
Calories 364kcal 357kcal Flour
Sugar 0.27g 2.5g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 6.2g Wild rice raw
Calcium 15mg 21mg Wild rice raw
Iron 4.64mg 1.96mg Flour
Magnesium 22mg 177mg Wild rice raw
Phosphorus 108mg 433mg Wild rice raw
Potassium 107mg 427mg Wild rice raw
Sodium 2mg 7mg Flour
Zinc 0.7mg 5.96mg Wild rice raw
Copper 0.144mg 0.524mg Wild rice raw
Manganese 0.682mg 1.329mg Wild rice raw
Selenium 33.9µg 2.8µg Flour
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Wild rice raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Wild rice raw
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.82mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.115mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.262mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 6.733mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 1.074mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.391mg Wild rice raw
Folate 183µg 95µg Flour
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Wild rice raw
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0.179mg Wild rice raw
Threonine 0.281mg 0.469mg Wild rice raw
Isoleucine 0.357mg 0.618mg Wild rice raw
Leucine 0.71mg 1.018mg Wild rice raw
Lysine 0.228mg 0.629mg Wild rice raw
Methionine 0.183mg 0.438mg Wild rice raw
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.721mg Wild rice raw
Valine 0.415mg 0.858mg Wild rice raw
Histidine 0.23mg 0.384mg Wild rice raw
Saturated Fat 0.155g 0.156g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.159g Wild rice raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 0.676g Wild rice raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flour Wild rice raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
50%
Flour
39%
Wild rice raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
96%
Wild rice raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/nutrients
  2. Wild rice raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/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.