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Wheat vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat and almond butter

  • Wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while almond butter has more vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 158% higher.
  • Almond butter contains 10 times less vitamin B1 than wheat . Wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B1, while almond butter contains 0.041mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wheat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3625%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.9%
~equal in Iron ~3.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +922%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.9%
Contains more WaterWater +567.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2147%
Contains more OtherOther +73%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9331.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1291.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 161%
Selenium 89.4µg 2.4µg 158%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 13.613g 84%
Fats 2.47g 55.5g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 32.445g 80%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.939mg 63%
Copper 0.553mg 0.934mg 42%
Fiber 10.3g 41%
Manganese 3.012mg 2.131mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.041mg 32%
Magnesium 144mg 279mg 32%
Calcium 34mg 347mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.103mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 3.155mg 22%
Carbs 71.13g 18.82g 17%
Saturated fat 0.454g 4.152g 17%
Protein 13.68g 20.96g 15%
Calories 339kcal 614kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.318mg 12%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Potassium 431mg 748mg 9%
Zinc 4.16mg 3.29mg 8%
Folate 43µg 53µg 3%
Net carbs 71.13g 8.52g N/A
Iron 3.52mg 3.49mg 0%
Sugar 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Phosphorus 508mg 508mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Almond butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Wheat
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.