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Wheat vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Almond

  • Wheat has more Selenium, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 169% more than Wheat.
  • Almond has 8 times less Selenium than Wheat. Wheat has 31.9µg of Selenium, while Almond has 4.1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Wheat
1
:
9
Almond
Contains more Selenium +678%
Contains more Calcium +2888.9%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +462.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.2%
Contains more Potassium +347%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +398.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +678%
Contains more Calcium +2888.9%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +462.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.2%
Contains more Potassium +347%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +398.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%

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.
Wheat
1
:
10
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
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% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
2
:
3
Almond
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Water +1378%
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Fats +5915.7%
Contains more Other +335.3%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Water +1378%
Contains more Protein +270.4%
Contains more Fats +5915.7%
Contains more Other +335.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
2
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37460.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4973.7%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37460.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4973.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Almond Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 9.05g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.83g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 27.6g 21.55g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 3.07g 4.35g Wheat
Fiber 4.3g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 9mg 269mg Almond
Iron 1.76mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 48mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 147mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 164mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 8mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.84mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.207mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 1.03mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 31.9µg 4.1µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 2IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 11µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.172mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.432mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.161mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.097mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.267mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.147mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.015g Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.077g 3.802g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Almond
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
9%
Wheat
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.725g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.