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Jackfruit vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jackfruit and Wheat

  • Jackfruit has more Vitamin C, however, Wheat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat covers your daily Manganese needs 129% more than Jackfruit.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jackfruit, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
1
:
8
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +1430.4%
Contains more Magnesium +396.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2319%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +627.6%
Contains more Manganese +6904.7%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Equal in Sodium - 2
Jackfruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +1430.4%
Contains more Magnesium +396.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2319%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +627.6%
Contains more Manganese +6904.7%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
3
:
7
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Jackfruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +79.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
1
:
4
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Water +571.5%
Contains more Protein +695.3%
Contains more Fats +285.9%
Contains more Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Jackfruit
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Wheat
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 Water +571.5%
Contains more Protein +695.3%
Contains more Fats +285.9%
Contains more Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Other +91.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jackfruit
Jackfruit
1
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.4%
Jackfruit
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 21.75g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 1.72g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 0.64g 2.47g Wheat
Carbs 23.25g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 95kcal 339kcal Wheat
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 19.08g Wheat
Fiber 1.5g Jackfruit
Calcium 24mg 34mg Wheat
Iron 0.23mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 29mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 21mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 448mg 431mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.13mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.076mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.043mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 110IU 0IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.121mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 24µg 43µg Wheat
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.086mg 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.103mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.069mg 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.086mg 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.034mg 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.195g 0.454g Jackfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.978g Wheat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit Wheat
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
19%
Jackfruit
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.