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Khorasan wheat vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Khorasan wheat and Wild rice?

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc in Khorasan wheat is higher than in Wild rice.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 147% more.
  • Wild rice contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat contains 0.566mg of Vitamin B1, while Wild rice contains 0.052mg.

We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Wild rice, cooked types 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 +633.3%
Contains more Iron +528.3%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +299%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +869.9%
Contains more Selenium +10087.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
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 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +528.3%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.9%
Contains more Potassium +299%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +869.9%
Contains more Selenium +10087.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%

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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +526.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +567.8%
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
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +526.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +567.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +210%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%
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
45% 27% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +210%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Wild rice Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 19.54g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 3.99g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 0.34g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 21.34g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 101kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.2g Wild rice
Sugar 7.84g 0.73g Wild rice
Fiber 11.1g 1.8g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 3mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 3.77mg 0.6mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 32mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 82mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 403mg 101mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 3mg Wild rice
Zinc 3.68mg 1.34mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.121mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 0.282mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 0.8µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 3IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.24mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.052mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.087mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 1.287mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.154mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.135mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 26µg Wild rice
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.5µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.049mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg 0.127mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.167mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg 0.276mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg 0.17mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg 0.119mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.195mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg 0.232mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg 0.104mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.196g 0.049g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 0.05g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.213g Khorasan wheat
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 Wild rice
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
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/nutrients

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

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