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Nutritional Value of Kamut

Kamut wheat is a relative of durum wheat, according to Robert M. Quinn, who wrote "Kamut: Ancient Grain, New Cereal." Quinn notes that Kamut is "2 to 3 times the size of common wheat with 20 to 40 percent more protein." The name of this wheat is actually trademarked by a company, Kamut International, Ltd. There are nutritional benefits to adding Kamut to your diet.

  1. Fat and Calories

    • One serving equals 1 cup of cooked Kamut and has 251 calories. Most of these calories come from carbohydrates and protein, as there is little fat (just 2g, or 2 percent of your daily recommended amount).

    Carbohydrates

    • If you want to load up on carbohydrates, add Kamut. One serving has 52.4g of carbohydrates, or 17 percent of your daily recommended amount. The high starch content results in the high carbohydrate level of Kamut, making it a great source of energy.

    Protein

    • One serving of Kamut has 11.1g of protein, or 22 percent of your daily recommended amount. Protein is needed to grow and keep healthy hair, skin, and nails and for muscle growth and repair.

    Vitamins

    • One serving of Kamut has 24 percent of your daily amount of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, which is important for the energy release of carbohydrates and proteins, according to NutritionData. One serving also has 14 percent of your daily value of thiamin, or vitamin B1, which is important for the breakdown of carbohydrates and protein and is crucial to nerve cell function.

    Raw Kamut

    • A lot of nutritional value is lost when Kamut is cooked. One cup of uncooked Kamut, used as flour, has 27g of protein and 17g of dietary fiber. One serving has higher levels of niacin (59 percent) and thiamin (73 percent daily value). It also offers more than 25 percent of your daily value of iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

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