Oriental Wheat · Triticum turanicum
Kamut, cooked
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 31/100
How many beneficial nutrients Kamut, cooked delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Kamut, cooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
78% from carbs
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Carbs 78%30.5 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.9 g per serving
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Protein 17%6.5 g per serving
What Kamut, cooked is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.5 g | |
| Histidine | 166.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 248.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 488.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 182.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 339.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 194.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 57.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 301.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 238.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 305.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 352.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 136.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,123.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 254.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 699.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 333.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 154.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 56.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 177.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 202.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.8 g | — |
About Kamut, cooked
Khorasan wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum), also known as Oriental wheat and sold under the trademark Kamut, is an ancient grain named for a historical region spanning modern Iran and Afghanistan. Its plump kernels are about twice the size of modern wheat and instantly recognizable, with a rich, buttery, nutty flavor and a firm, satisfying chew. As a minimally changed heritage grain, it has grown in popularity among people seeking wholesome, less-processed foods, and it delivers generous whole-grain nutrition, with more protein than common wheat along with fiber, selenium, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins.
It is not gluten-free, so it is unsuitable for those with celiac disease, though some people find it easier to digest than modern wheat. The whole berries are cooked like rice for pilafs, grain bowls, and salads, and the grain is milled into flour for hearty breads and pasta. Soaking the berries shortens their cooking time. Choose whole Khorasan berries or flour with a fresh, nutty aroma, and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, refrigerating the flour to keep its oils fresh.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kamut, cooked?
There are 146 calories in 100 g of Kamut, cooked, or about 251 calories in 1 cup (172 g).
How much protein is in Kamut, cooked?
Kamut, cooked contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Kamut, cooked?
Kamut, cooked has 30.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Kamut, cooked?
Kamut, cooked provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Kamut, cooked a good source of?
Kamut, cooked is an excellent source of Manganese (53% DV) and Copper (28% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Zinc, Dietary Fiber, Phosphorus, Protein and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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