Olive vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are olive and wheat different?
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than olive.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 161% higher.
- Olive contains 368 times more sodium than wheat . While olive contains 735mg of sodium, wheat contains only 2mg.
Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Wheat, durum 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 CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5287.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1790.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16833.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14960% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9833.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +6133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4555.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +332.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +631.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1528.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1036.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2193% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.978g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 89.4µg | 161% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 3.012mg | 130% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 508mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.037mg | 6.738mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 4.16mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg | 0.419mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.553mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 144mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.419mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Protein | 0.84g | 13.68g | 26% |
| Carbs | 6.26g | 71.13g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.888g | 0.344g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.015mg | 0.935mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Fats | 10.68g | 2.47g | 13% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 431mg | 12% |
| Folate | 0µg | 43µg | 11% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 339kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.65mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.415g | 0.454g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 3.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.911g | 0.978g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.029mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.322mg | 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
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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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.