Wheat vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat and corn grain
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron; however, corn grain is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B2.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 134% more than corn grain.
- Corn grain has 6 times less manganese than wheat . Wheat has 3.012mg of manganese, while corn grain has 0.485mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum and Corn grain, yellow.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +385.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +521% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +476.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~74.26g
~equal in
Water
~10.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +263.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 15.5µg | 134% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.485mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 210mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.314mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 3.627mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.21mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.622mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.71mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.424mg | 10% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 9.42g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 2.163g | 8% |
| Folate | 43µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.201mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 127mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.47g | 4.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.385mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 1.251g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.667g | 1% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 365kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 74.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.