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Garlic powder vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garlic powder and Wheat ?

  • Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 119% higher.
  • Garlic powder has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Wheat . Garlic powder has 1.654mg of Vitamin B6, while Wheat has 0.419mg.

We used Spices, garlic powder and Wheat, durum 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 more Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +274.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.553
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +274.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.553

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.419
Equal in Folate - 43
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +746.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.419
Equal in Folate - 43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Fats +238.4%
Contains more Water +69.6%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
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 Protein +21%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Fats +238.4%
Contains more Water +69.6%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.4%
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 16.55g 13.68g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 2.47g Wheat
Carbs 72.73g 71.13g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 339kcal Wheat
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Wheat
Fiber 9g Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg 34mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.65mg 3.52mg Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 414mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 1193mg 431mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 2.99mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.533mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.979mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 23.9µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.419mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.121mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.419mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 43µg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.374mg 0.366mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.728mg 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.768mg 0.303mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.667mg 0.594mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.249g 0.454g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 0.978g Wheat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.