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Nutritional Profile of Durum Wheat - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 53 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Durum Wheat.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 21 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Durum Wheat
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Durum Wheat
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Durum Wheat
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Durum Wheat
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Durum Wheat
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 71.1 g | 20.2 g | 60 | 273 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 344 mg | 97.5 mg | 183 | 2519 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 978 mg | 277.3 mg | 117 | 1545 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 454 mg | 128.7 mg | 148 | 2367 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.5 g | 700.2 mg | 142 | 1501 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 88 | 1147 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 422 mg | 119.6 mg | 120 | 1859 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 154 | 1669 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 335 mg | 95 mg | 186 | 2495 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 80 | 974 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 930 mg | 263.7 mg | 119 | 1474 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 121 | 908 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 42 | 554 |
| Arginine | 483 mg | 136.9 mg | 42 | 535 |
| Aspartic Acid | 617 mg | 174.9 mg | 38 | 513 |
| Cystine | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 22 | 210 |
| Glutamic Acid | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 5 | 168 |
| Glycine | 495 mg | 140.3 mg | 23 | 542 |
| Histidine | 322 mg | 91.3 mg | 16 | 693 |
| Isoleucine | 533 mg | 151.1 mg | 14 | 521 |
| Leucine | 934 mg | 264.8 mg | 21 | 283 |
| Lysine | 303 mg | 85.9 mg | 32 | 693 |
| Methionine | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 20 | 730 |
| Phenylalanine | 681 mg | 193.1 mg | 15 | 413 |
| Proline | 1.5 g | 413.9 mg | 9 | 122 |
| Serine | 667 mg | 189.1 mg | 16 | 442 |
| Threonine | 366 mg | 103.8 mg | 27 | 652 |
| Tryptophan | 176 mg | 49.9 mg | 17 | 289 |
| Tyrosine | 357 mg | 101.2 mg | 15 | 691 |
| Valine | 594 mg | 168.4 mg | 20 | 491 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 3.9 g | 22 | 508 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 88 | 412 |
| Folate, food | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 28 | 246 |
| Folate, total | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 67 | 341 |
| Niacin | 6.7 mg | 1.9 mg | 16 | 480 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 935 µg | 265.1 µg | 24 | 285 |
| Riboflavin | 121 µg | 34.3 µg | 102 | 690 |
| Thiamin | 419 µg | 118.8 µg | 47 | 467 |
| Vitamin B6 | 419 µg | 118.8 µg | 17 | 562 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 57 | 513 |
| Copper, Cu | 553 µg | 156.8 µg | 15 | 345 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.5 mg | 997.9 µg | 46 | 569 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 144 mg | 40.8 mg | 18 | 178 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3 mg | 853.3 µg | 22 | 116 |
| Phosphorus, P | 508 mg | 144 mg | 12 | 178 |
| Potassium, K | 431 mg | 122.2 mg | 17 | 467 |
| Selenium, Se | 89.4 µg | 25.3 µg | 1 | 58 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 171 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 8 | 497 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 10.9 g | 3.1 g | 227 | 2157 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.8 g | 504.6 mg | 29 | 482 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 339 kcal | 96.1 kcal | 45 | 349 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,420 kj | 402.6 kj | 25 | 164 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Durum Wheat
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 192.0 g | 6.8 oz |
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