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Khorasan wheat vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Macadamia different?

  • Khorasan wheat is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Khorasan wheat is 142% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 3 times more Zinc than Macadamia. While Khorasan wheat contains 3.68mg of Zinc, Macadamia contains only 1.3mg.
  • Khorasan wheat has less Saturated Fat.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +2163.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.4%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 368
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +2163.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.4%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Potassium - 368
Equal in Sodium - 5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.275
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +410.7%
Contains more Water +714%
Contains more Other +47.4%
Contains more Fats +3457.3%
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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +410.7%
Contains more Water +714%
Contains more Other +47.4%
Contains more Fats +3457.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27541.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27541.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +4891.4%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +705.5%
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +4891.4%
Contains more Glucose +785.7%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +705.5%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 5.22g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 7.91g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 70.58g 13.82g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 52.41g 1.05g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.07g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 11.1g 8.6g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 3.77mg 3.69mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 130mg
Phosphorus 364mg 188mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 403mg 368mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 3.68mg 1.3mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 2.735mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 81.5µg 3.6µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.54mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.162mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 2.473mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.758mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.067mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.37mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.314mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.602mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.018mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.023mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.665mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.363mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.195mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.196g 12.061g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 1.502g Macadamia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Khorasan wheat
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.