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Corn vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn and Khorasan wheat?

  • Khorasan wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Magnesium than Corn.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 148% higher.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +493.5%
Contains more Copper +932.7%
Contains more Manganese +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +40650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Contains more Zinc +493.5%
Contains more Copper +932.7%
Contains more Manganese +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +40650%

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.
Corn
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2530%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +563.1%
Contains more Protein +326.4%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +140%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Water +563.1%
Contains more Protein +326.4%
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +236.4%
Contains more Other +140%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.196
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.621
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.196
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.621

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +398.2%
Contains more Glucose +35.5%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%
Contains more Starch +631%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 11%
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 Sucrose +398.2%
Contains more Glucose +35.5%
Contains more Fructose +618.2%
Contains more Starch +631%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 3.41g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 1.5g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 20.98g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 96kcal 337kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 7.17g 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.79g 0.11g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 7.84g Corn
Fiber 2.4g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 3mg 22mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 0.45mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 26mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 77mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 218mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 1mg 5mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.049mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 0.167mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 0.2µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 263IU 10IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 1µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.133mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.358mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.141mg 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.069mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.191mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.091mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.213g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Khorasan wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Corn
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.