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Triticale vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between triticale and rye

  • Triticale has more manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and zinc, while rye has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% higher.
  • Rye contains 2 times less folate than triticale. Triticale contains 73µg of folate, while rye contains 38µg.
  • 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 Triticale and Rye grain.

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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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg

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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
~equal in Carbs ~75.86g
~equal in Water ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale Rye
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
27%
Triticale
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
98%
Rye

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/nutrients
  2. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.