Borage vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Borage and Wheat
- Borage has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% more.
- Borage has 10 times more Calcium than Wheat. Borage has 93mg of Calcium, while Wheat has 9mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Borage, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +933.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +820% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +104900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +802% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +151.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 21kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 5.71g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.83g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 23.3g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 27.6g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 93mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 470mg | 164mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 1.76mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4200IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 210µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 0.349mg | 1.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 2.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.243g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.