Grains & pasta

Wheat, hard red spring

FDC 168889cup (192 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 67 · +3 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat, hard red spring is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 67 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 20 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (44% DV), an excellent source of protein (31% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (30% DV). Most of its 329 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.4 g · 18%Carb 68 g · 78%Fat 1.9 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories329 kcal16%
Total fat1.9 g2%
Saturated fat0.31 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate68 g25%
Dietary fiber12 g44%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein15 g31%
Potassium340 mg7%
Calcium25 mg2%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium124 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1 mg7%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168889

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.

Dietary fiber44% DV
Protein31% DV
Magnesium30% DV
Iron20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density67 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g12 vs 6.7 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.

Quinoa, cookedDensity 67 vs 67Spelt, cookedDensity 67 vs 67Barley, hulledDensity 68 vs 67

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