Oat and wheat belong to Gramineae, but there are some differences in ecological environment, morphological characteristics, nutritional components and uses. Here is a simple comparison between oats and wheat from these aspects.

First, differences in ecological environment.

Oats: Oats originated in Europe and are widely planted all over the world. In China, the northern region is common in coastal areas and mountainous areas, with strong adaptability and high drought and cold tolerance.

Wheat: Wheat likes to grow in temperate and subtropical climates and can be planted all over the world. In China, wheat is mainly planted in Huanghuai and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, which are hot and rainy in summer and dry and cold in winter.

Second, the differences in morphological characteristics.

Oat: Oat is a kind of millet, and its height is about 50~ 150 cm. Its stem is upright and unbranched, and its spikes are similar to leaves. Its seeds are flat and long, and there are many colors, including red, yellow, black and white.

Wheat: Wheat is a kind of millet, about 70~ 120 cm high, with hollow cylindrical stems, slender ears and yellow color; Its seeds are small, even and oblate.

Third, the difference in nutritional components.

Oats: Oats are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and other nutrients. Among them, β -glucan and bisphenol A can enhance human immune function, and recent research also shows that oats also have anti-cancer effect.

Wheat: Wheat is rich in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, B vitamins, oil, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and other nutrients. Among them, wheat germ has high nutritional value, which can reduce people's demand for salt in diet, effectively lower blood pressure, and is also beneficial to vascular health.

The above is the answer of Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.