Almonds vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almonds and khorasan wheat different?
- Almonds are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, and calcium; however, khorasan wheat is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almonds is 167% higher.
- Almonds contain 19 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. While almonds contain 3.802g of saturated fat, khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than khorasan wheat (40).
Nuts, almonds and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1122.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1887.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +518.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2244.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14712.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1885.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +618.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7179.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +264.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +16300% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.11g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0.61mg | 167% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 81.5µg | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0.621g | 78% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 0.213g | 78% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 2.13g | 74% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.184mg | 73% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.506mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 130mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.566mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 22mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 2.735mg | 24% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 52.41g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 364mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 6.375mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 0.196g | 16% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 70.58g | 16% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 14.54g | 13% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 733mg | 403mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.949mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.259mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 11.1g | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 3.68mg | 5% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 25.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 3.77mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 7.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
78%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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