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Khorasan wheat vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Almonds different?

  • Khorasan wheat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almonds is 167% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 20 times more Selenium than Almonds. While Khorasan wheat contains 81.5µg of Selenium, Almonds contain only 4.1µg.
  • Khorasan wheat has less Saturated Fat.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Nuts, almonds are the varieties 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% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1887.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Iron ~3.71mg

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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +518.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.5%
Contains more WaterWater +151%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2244.1%
Contains more OtherOther +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14712.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1885.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +7179.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +264.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +16300%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +618.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.11g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Khorasan wheat Almonds
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Khorasan wheat Almonds Opinion
Calories 337kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 14.54g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 2.13g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 59.48g 9.05g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 21.55g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 22mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 403mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 3.77mg 3.71mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 4.35g Almonds
Fiber 11.1g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.506mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 3.68mg 3.12mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g 0.72g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 5mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 10IU 2IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.735mg 2.179mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 4.1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.205mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 3.618mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.471mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.137mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.015g Khorasan wheat
Choline 25.8mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 0.196g 3.802g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.442mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.112mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.416mg 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.251mg 0.157mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.687mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.379mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0.11g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.003g Khorasan wheat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Almonds
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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