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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
0.196 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.
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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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| 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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| Fiber | 11.1g | 44% | |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 364mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 81.5µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.566mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 2.735mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.259mg | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.184mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.506mg | 5% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 3.68mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 3.77mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.621g | 2% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 14.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 6.375mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 403mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 2.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 70.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.213g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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.