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Khorasan wheat vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Spaghetti different?

  • Khorasan wheat has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium than Spaghetti.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Khorasan wheat is 105% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. While Khorasan wheat contains 0.566mg of Vitamin B1, Spaghetti contains only 0.02mg.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +654%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.6%
Contains more Potassium +815.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.6%
Contains more Copper +406%
Contains more Manganese +749.4%
Contains more Selenium +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +654%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +527.6%
Contains more Potassium +815.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.6%
Contains more Copper +406%
Contains more Manganese +749.4%
Contains more Selenium +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.7%
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Carbs +128.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +461.2%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +150.7%
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Carbs +128.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +461.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +101.5%
Contains more Sucrose +511.1%
Contains more Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +1540%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +101.5%
Contains more Sucrose +511.1%
Contains more Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +1540%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 29.06g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 5.8g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 0.93g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 30.86g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 158kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g 26.01g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.03g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 11.1g 1.8g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 7mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 3.77mg 0.5mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 18mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 58mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 403mg 44mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 3.68mg 0.51mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.1mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 0.322mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 26.4µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.06mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.02mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.02mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.4mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.112mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.049mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.083mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.206mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.228mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.44mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.133mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.065mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.297mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.262mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.132mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.196g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 0.131g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.326g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.024g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Khorasan wheat Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

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

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