Grains & pasta

Wheat, hard red winter

FDC 168890cup (192 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 66 · +2 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat, hard red winter is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 66 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 24 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (44% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (30% DV), an excellent source of protein (25% DV). Most of its 327 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 14%Carb 71.2 g · 82%Fat 1.5 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories327 kcal16%
Total fat1.5 g2%
Saturated fat0.27 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate71 g26%
Dietary fiber12 g44%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium363 mg8%
Calcium29 mg2%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium126 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1 mg7%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168890

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
Magnesium30% DV
Protein25% DV
Iron18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density66 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g12 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Wheat, soft whiteDensity 66 vs 66BuckwheatDensity 66 vs 66Rye grainDensity 66 vs 66

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