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Wheat vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat and Khorasan wheat

  • Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Copper, yet Khorasan wheat is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Wheat is 21% higher.
  • Wheat contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Khorasan wheat. Wheat contains 0.419mg of Vitamin B6, while Khorasan wheat contains 0.259mg.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Magnesium ~130mg
~equal in Potassium ~403mg
~equal in Iron ~3.77mg
~equal in Copper ~0.506mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.735mg
~equal in Selenium ~81.5µg

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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.375mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.949mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +16%
~equal in Protein ~14.54g
~equal in Carbs ~70.58g
~equal in Water ~11.07g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Khorasan wheat Opinion
Calories 339kcal 337kcal Wheat
Protein 13.68g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.47g 2.13g Wheat
Net carbs 71.13g 59.48g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 70.58g Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 130mg Wheat
Calcium 34mg 22mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 403mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Wheat
Fiber 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.506mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 3.68mg Wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 364mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 5mg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 2.735mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 81.5µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 6.375mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.259mg Wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 43µg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Wheat
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.213g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.621g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.13mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat 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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.