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Nutritional Value / Whole Vs. Refined Grains - A Comparison

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Last Modified May 01, 2008 at 05:40 AM EDT by JulieG

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A comparative analysis of nutritional value of whole grains and refined grains ("refined grains" are processed whole grains with bran and endosperm removed). The data for this analysis is obtained from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.

Clearly, grains loose a lot of nutritional value in refinment.

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Name	Quantity	Protein (in gm)	Fat (in gm)	Carb (in gm)	Fiber (in gm)	Minerals	Vitamins	Remarks
Rice flour, brown	100 gm	7.23	2.78	76.48	4.6	Calcium (mg): 11 Iron (mg): 1.98Magnesium (mg): 112 Phosphorus (mg): 337 Potassium (mg): 289 Sodium (mg): 8 Zinc (mg): 2.45Copper (mg): 0.23Manganese (mg): 4.013 more Calcium (mg): 11 Iron (mg): 1.98 Magnesium (mg): 112 Phosphorus (mg): 337 Potassium (mg): 289 Sodium (mg): 8 Zinc (mg): 2.45 Copper (mg): 0.23 Manganese (mg): 4.013	Thiamin (mg): 0.443 Riboflavin (mg): 0.08Niacin (mg): 6.34Pantothenic acid (mg): 1.591Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.736Folate, total (mcg): 16Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (... more Thiamin (mg): 0.443 Riboflavin (mg): 0.08 Niacin (mg): 6.34 Pantothenic acid (mg): 1.591 Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.736 Folate, total (mcg): 16 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg): 1.2	Calorie value (100 gm): 363	view
Rice flour, white	100 gm	5.95	1.42	80.13	2.40	Calcium (mg): 10 (9% less)Iron (mg): 0.35 (82% less)Magnesium (mg): 35 (69% less)Phosphorus (mg): 98 (71% less)Potassium (mg): 76 (74% less)Sodium (mg): 0 (100% less)Zinc (... more Calcium (mg): 10 (9% less) Iron (mg): 0.35 (82% less) Magnesium (mg): 35 (69% less) Phosphorus (mg): 98 (71% less) Potassium (mg): 76 (74% less) Sodium (mg): 0 (100% less) Zinc (mg): 0.8 (67% less) Copper (mg): 0.13 (43.5% less) Manganese (mg): 1.20 (70% less)	Thiamin (mg): 0.138 (69% less) Riboflavin (mg): 0.021 (74% less)Niacin (mg): 2.59 (59% less)Pantothenic acid (mg): 0.819 (48.5% less)Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.436 (41% less)Folat... more Thiamin (mg): 0.138 (69% less) Riboflavin (mg): 0.021 (74% less) Niacin (mg): 2.59 (59% less) Pantothenic acid (mg): 0.819 (48.5% less) Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.436 (41% less) Folate, total (mcg): 4 (75% less) Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg): 0.11 (91% less)	Calories (in 100 gm): 366.0While the calorie-content of refined (white) rice flour is marginally higher than that of whole wheat, the essential nutrients are significantly down:Prote... more Calories (in 100 gm): 366.0 While the calorie-content of refined (white) rice flour is marginally higher than that of whole wheat, the essential nutrients are significantly down: Protein content is down 18% Fiber is down 48% Minerals are down by an average of 65%; Vitamins are down by an average of 65%	view
Wheat flour - white (bread), unenriched	100 gm	10.330	0.98	76.31	2.70	Calcium (mg): 15 (56% less) Iron (mg): 1.17 (70% less)Magnesium (mg): 22 (84% less) Phosphorus (mg): 108 (69% less) Potassium (mg): 107 (73.5% less) Sodium (... more Calcium (mg): 15 (56% less) Iron (mg): 1.17 (70% less) Magnesium (mg): 22 (84% less) Phosphorus (mg): 108 (69% less) Potassium (mg): 107 (73.5% less) Sodium (mg): 2.0 (60% less) Zinc (mg): 0.70 (76% less) Copper (mg): 0.144 (62% less) Manganese (mg): 0.682 (82% less) Selenium (mcg): 33.90 (52% less)	Thiamin (mg): 0.12 (73% less) Riboflavin (mg): 0.04 (81% less)Niacin (mg): 1.25 (80% less)Pantothenic acid (mg): 0.438 (56.5% less)Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.044 (87% less)Folate,... more Thiamin (mg): 0.12 (73% less) Riboflavin (mg): 0.04 (81% less) Niacin (mg): 1.25 (80% less) Pantothenic acid (mg): 0.438 (56.5% less) Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.044 (87% less) Folate, total (mcg): 26.0 (41% less) Vitamin A (IU): 9.0 (100% less) Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg): 0.06 (93% less) Vitamin K - phylloquinone (mcg): 0.3 (84% less)	Calories (in 100 gm): 364.0While the calorie-content of refined (white) wheat is 7% higher than that of whole wheat, the essential nutrients are significantly down:Protein content is down 25%Fiber ... more Calories (in 100 gm): 364.0 While the calorie-content of refined (white) wheat is 7% higher than that of whole wheat, the essential nutrients are significantly down: Protein content is down 25% Fiber is down 78% Minerals are down by an average of 68%; Vitamins are down by an average of 77%	view
Wheat flour (whole grained)	100 gms.	13.7	1.87	72.57	12.2	Calcium (mg): 34 Iron (mg): 3.880 Magnesium (mg): 138.0 Phosphorus (mg): 346.0 Potassium (mg): 405.0 Sodium (mg): 5.0 Zinc (mg): 2.93 Copper (mg): 0.382Manganese (mg): 3.799 Selenium (mcg): 70.70 more Calcium (mg): 34 Iron (mg): 3.880 Magnesium (mg): 138.0 Phosphorus (mg): 346.0 Potassium (mg): 405.0 Sodium (mg): 5.0 Zinc (mg): 2.93 Copper (mg): 0.382 Manganese (mg): 3.799 Selenium (mcg): 70.70	Thiamin (mg): 0.447 Riboflavin (mg): 0.215Niacin (mg): 6.365 Pantothenic acid (mg): 1.008 Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.341 Folate, total (mcg): 44.0Vitamin A (IU): 9.0Vitamin E... more Thiamin (mg): 0.447 Riboflavin (mg): 0.215 Niacin (mg): 6.365 Pantothenic acid (mg): 1.008 Vitamin B-6 (mg): 0.341 Folate, total (mcg): 44.0 Vitamin A (IU): 9.0 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg): 0.82 Vitamin K - phylloquinone (mcg): 1.90	Calories (in 100 gm): 339.0	view

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