Corn grain vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn grain and wheat
- Corn grain has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, copper, iron, and phosphorus; however, wheat is higher in selenium and manganese.
- Corn grain covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 42% more than wheat.
- Corn grain has 7 times more vitamin B2 than wheat. While corn grain has 0.201mg of vitamin B2, wheat has only 0.03mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Corn grain, yellow 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +164.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +788.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +471.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +528.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1389.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +790.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.07mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 31.9µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.095mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 1.03mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 48mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 27.6g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.243g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.207mg | 12% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 132kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 4.3g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.76mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 147mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 2.305mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 5.71g | 7% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 0.83g | 6% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 0.084g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 1.84mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 0.077g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
31%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)