Wheat vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat and sugar
- Wheat is richer than sugar in selenium, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 57% higher.
- Wheat has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3420% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2857.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5216.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +325800% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 0.6µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.004mg | 45% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 99.98g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.007mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.01mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 0g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 387kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0g | 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 lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.