Wheat vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and butterbur
- Wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium, yet butterbur is higher in potassium and calcium.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 56% more than butterbur.
- Wheat contains 18 times more iron than butterbur. While wheat contains 1.76mg of iron, butterbur contains only 0.1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Butterbur, (fuki), raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1660% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1050% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1125% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1044.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1052.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1364.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1975% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +664.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% | |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.274mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.1mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 12mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.16mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 655mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.103mg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 0.39g | 11% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 103mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 3.61g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 14kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 3.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur 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.