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Wheat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Wheat, durum
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Wheat

Wheat
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 50 (low)
Glycemic load 68 (high)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 339 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 71 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (192 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 12.3 (acidic)
TOP 6% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 94% of foods
TOP 9% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 90% of foods
TOP 12% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 88% of foods
TOP 16% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 84% of foods

Wheat calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 339
Calories in 1 cup 651 192 g

Wheat Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
50

Wheat Glycemic load (GL)

68

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 132% 103% 218% 38% 0.26% 113% 184% 393% 488%
Calcium: 102mg of 1,000mg 10%
Iron: 11mg of 8mg 132%
Magnesium: 432mg of 420mg 103%
Phosphorus: 1524mg of 700mg 218%
Potassium: 1293mg of 3,400mg 38%
Sodium: 6mg of 2,300mg 0.26%
Zinc: 12mg of 11mg 113%
Copper: 1.7mg of 1mg 184%
Manganese: 9mg of 2mg 393%
Selenium: 268µg of 55µg 488%

Mineral chart - relative view

508 mg
TOP 9%
144 mg
TOP 12%
431 mg
TOP 16%
3.5 mg
TOP 16%
0.55 mg
TOP 19%
89 µg
TOP 20%
4.2 mg
TOP 23%
3 mg
TOP 26%
34 mg
TOP 41%
2 mg
TOP 96%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 32% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.3mg of 1mg 105%
Vitamin B2: 0.36mg of 1mg 28%
Vitamin B3: 20mg of 16mg 126%
Vitamin B5: 2.8mg of 5mg 56%
Vitamin B6: 1.3mg of 1mg 97%
Folate: 129µg of 400µg 32%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

6.7 mg
TOP 20%
0.42 mg
TOP 20%
0.42 mg
TOP 29%
43 µg
TOP 37%
0.94 mg
TOP 37%
0.12 mg
TOP 63%
0 IU
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

14% 3% 71% 11% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 27%
13.7 g of 50 g
13.7 g (27% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.5 g of 65 g
2.5 g (4% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
71.1 g of 300 g
71.1 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
10.9 g of 2,000 g
10.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 189% 105% 114% 103% 43% 63% 117% 98% 138%
Tryptophan: 528mg of 280mg 189%
Threonine: 1098mg of 1,050mg 105%
Isoleucine: 1599mg of 1,400mg 114%
Leucine: 2802mg of 2,730mg 103%
Lysine: 909mg of 2,100mg 43%
Methionine: 663mg of 1,050mg 63%
Phenylalanine: 2043mg of 1,750mg 117%
Valine: 1782mg of 1,820mg 98%
Histidine: 966mg of 700mg 138%

Fat type information

26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.98 g

All nutrients for Wheat per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 339kcal 17% 25% 7.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 14g 33% 36% 4.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 2.5g 4% 64% 13.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 71g N/A 6% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 71g 24% 10% 2.5 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 144mg 34% 12% Equal to AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 34mg 3% 41% 3.7 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 431mg 13% 16% 2.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3.5mg 44% 16% 1.4 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.55mg 61% 19% 3.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 4.2mg 38% 23% 1.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 508mg 73% 9% 2.8 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2mg 0% 96% 245 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Selenium 89µg 163% 20%
Manganese 3mg 131% 26%
Vitamin B1 0.42mg 35% 20% 1.6 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 9% 63% 1.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 42% 20% 1.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 19% 37% 1.2 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 32% 29% 3.5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 43µg 11% 37% 1.4 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.45g 2% 70% 13 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.34g N/A 74% 28.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.98g N/A 46% 48.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0% 69% 1.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.37mg 0% 76% 2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0% 73% 1.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.93mg 0% 74% 2.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.3mg 0% 80% 1.5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.22mg 0% 74% 2.3 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0% 69% Equal to EggEgg
Valine 0.59mg 0% 74% 3.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.32mg 0% 74% 2.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
3.8%
Total Fat 2.5g
2.1%
Saturated Fat 0.45g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.09%
Sodium 2mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 71g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 14g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 34mg 3.4%

Iron 3.5mg 44%

Potassium 431mg 13%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients

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