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Triticale vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Triticale and Wild rice different?

  • Wild rice contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Potassium than Triticale.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 127% more than Wild rice.
  • Triticale has 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Wild rice. Triticale has 1.323mg of Vitamin B5, while Wild rice has 0.154mg.

Triticale and Wild rice, cooked types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 8.9% 23% 40% 37% 35% 0.39% 37% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.7%
Contains more IronIron +328.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1038.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%

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%
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% 4.8% 0% 13% 20% 24% 9.2% 31% 0% 1.3% 20% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +759.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.287mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.135mg
~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
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.1%
Contains more FatsFats +514.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238%
Contains more OtherOther +455%
Contains more WaterWater +603.4%

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
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +322%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Wild rice Opinion
Calories 336kcal 101kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 3.99g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.34g Triticale
Net carbs 72.13g 19.54g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 21.34g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 32mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 3mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 101mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 0.6mg Triticale
Sugar 0.73g Triticale
Fiber 1.8g Wild rice
Copper 0.457mg 0.121mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 1.34mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 82mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 3mg Wild rice
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Wild rice
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 0.282mg Triticale
Selenium 0.8µg Wild rice
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.052mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.087mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 1.287mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.154mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.135mg Triticale
Vitamin K 0.5µg Wild rice
Folate 73µg 26µg Triticale
Choline 10.2mg Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.049g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.05g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.213g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.049mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.127mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.167mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.276mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.17mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.119mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.195mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.232mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.104mg Triticale
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale Wild rice
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
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.