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Khorasan wheat vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Khorasan wheat and Wheat

  • Khorasan wheat is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Wheat is 21% higher.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.1%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg
~equal in Iron ~3.52mg
~equal in Copper ~0.553mg
~equal in Selenium ~89.4µg

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% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.738mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.935mg
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +16%
~equal in Protein ~13.68g
~equal in Carbs ~71.13g
~equal in Water ~10.94g
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Wheat Opinion
Calories 337kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 14.54g 13.68g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 2.47g Wheat
Net carbs 59.48g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 70.58g 71.13g Wheat
Magnesium 130mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 22mg 34mg Wheat
Potassium 403mg 431mg Wheat
Iron 3.77mg 3.52mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Wheat
Fiber 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 3.68mg 4.16mg Wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 5mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.419mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.121mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.935mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 43µg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Wheat
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.196g 0.454g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.978g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.366mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.533mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.934mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.303mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.221mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.681mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.594mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.322mg Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.