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Khorasan wheat vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between khorasan wheat and nutmeg

  • Khorasan wheat has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 145% more than nutmeg.
  • Khorasan wheat has 5 times more vitamin B3 than nutmeg. While khorasan wheat has 6.375mg of vitamin B3, nutmeg has only 1.299mg.
  • Khorasan wheat has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4993.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103%
~equal in Manganese ~2.9mg

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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +77.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1604.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1411.7%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Nutmeg DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 1.6µg 145%
Saturated fat 0.196g 25.94g 117%
Copper 0.506mg 1.027mg 58%
Fats 2.13g 36.31g 53%
Fiber 11.1g 20.8g 39%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 1.299mg 32%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Phosphorus 364mg 213mg 22%
Folate 76µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.346mg 18%
Protein 14.54g 5.84g 17%
Calcium 22mg 184mg 16%
Zinc 3.68mg 2.15mg 14%
Magnesium 130mg 183mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.057mg 10%
Calories 337kcal 525kcal 9%
Iron 3.77mg 3.04mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.16mg 8%
Manganese 2.735mg 2.9mg 7%
Carbs 70.58g 49.29g 7%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 25.8mg 8.8mg 3%
Potassium 403mg 350mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.35g 2%
Net carbs 59.48g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 7.84g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 5mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.