Grains & pasta

Wheat, durum

FDC 169721cup (192 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 56 · -8 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat, durum is middling for nutrient density at 56 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 40 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (34% DV), an excellent source of protein (27% DV), an excellent source of iron (20% DV). Most of its 339 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.7 g · 15%Carb 71.1 g · 79%Fat 2.5 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories339 kcal17%
Total fat2.5 g3%
Saturated fat0.45 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate71 g26%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein14 g27%
Potassium431 mg9%
Calcium34 mg3%
Iron3.5 mg20%
Magnesium144 mg34%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 169721

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium34% DV
Protein27% DV
Iron20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density56 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 11 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Corn grain, yellowDensity 56 vs 56Wild rice, cookedDensity 57 vs 56Wheat, sproutedDensity 58 vs 56

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