Khorasan wheat vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between khorasan wheat and tamale
- Khorasan wheat is higher than tamale in selenium, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc.
- Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 137% more than tamale.
- Khorasan wheat contains 16 times more manganese than tamale. While khorasan wheat contains 2.735mg of manganese, tamale contains only 0.174mg.
- The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Tamales (Navajo).
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +703.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +267.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1471.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1032% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +362.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +515.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1185.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +327.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +37.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +195.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2881.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +54.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 81.5µg | 6µg | 137% |
| Manganese | 2.735mg | 0.174mg | 111% |
| Copper | 0.506mg | 0.063mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 0.05mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 364mg | 99mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.77mg | 1.22mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 3.1g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 1.59mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 22mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 1.48mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 12.27g | 17% |
| Protein | 14.54g | 6.28g | 17% |
| Carbs | 70.58g | 18.12g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 0.205mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.196g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 153kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 131mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 2.739g | 6% |
| Fats | 2.13g | 6.12g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.48g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 0.688g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 0.029g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)