Wheat (durum) nutrition facts
Triticum durum Desf.
100 grams of wheat, durum contain 339 calories, 14 g of protein, 71 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (163% DV), manganese (131% DV), copper (61% DV) and niacin (B3) (42% DV). Most of its calories (79%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Selenium163%
- Manganese131%
- Copper61%
- Niacin (B3)42%
- Phosphorus41%
- Zinc38%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.42 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.74 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.94 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate | 43 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.52 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 508 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.16 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.55 mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 3.01 mg | 131% |
| Selenium | 89.4 µg | 163% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.34 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.98 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 10.9 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Wheat (durum) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 339 | 284 | +19% |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 8.81 g | +55% |
| Total carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 58.5 g | +22% |
| Total fat | 2.47 g | 2.25 g | +10% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 94.9 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169721. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.