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Rye vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and triticale

  • Rye has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium, while triticale has more manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% higher.
  • Triticale contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than rye. Rye contains 4.27mg of vitamin B3, while triticale contains 1.43mg.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of triticale is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Triticale.

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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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.57mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~358mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.323mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
~equal in Carbs ~72.13g
~equal in Water ~10.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.211g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Triticale DV% diff.
Fiber 15.1g 60%
Manganese 2.577mg 3.21mg 28%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 1.43mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.138mg 12%
Copper 0.367mg 0.457mg 10%
Folate 38µg 73µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.134mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.416mg 8%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.45mg 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 332mg 5%
Magnesium 110mg 130mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Protein 10.34g 13.05g 5%
Phosphorus 332mg 358mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.323mg 3%
Iron 2.63mg 2.57mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.197g 0.366g 1%
Calcium 24mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 75.86g 72.13g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.913g 1%
Fats 1.63g 2.09g 1%
Calories 338kcal 336kcal 0%
Net carbs 60.76g 72.13g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Sodium 2mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 0.211g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.405mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0.911mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0.365mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.638mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.311mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Rye
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.