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Almonds vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Almonds and Wheat ?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 155% more.
  • Almonds have 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Wheat . While Almonds have 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Wheat has only 0.121mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat is lower.

We used Nuts, almonds and Wheat, durum types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +691.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2080.5%
~equal in Iron ~3.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +840.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~43µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1921.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.1%
Contains more WaterWater +148.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9071.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1160.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Wheat Opinion
Calories 579kcal 339kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 13.68g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 2.47g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 21.55g 71.13g Wheat
Magnesium 270mg 144mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 34mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 431mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 3.52mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Wheat
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.553mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 4.16mg Wheat
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 4.1µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.121mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 44µg 43µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Wheat
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.344g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.978g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.176mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.366mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.533mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.934mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.303mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.681mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.594mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.322mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.