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Corn vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn and Wheat gluten

  • Corn has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 72% more than Corn.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Vital wheat gluten.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +1055.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +271.4%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +118%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +1055.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +271.4%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Corn
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Water +795.2%
Contains more Protein +2104.1%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Other +42.9%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Water +795.2%
Contains more Protein +2104.1%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 13.19g Corn
Protein 3.41g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.5g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 20.98g 13.79g Corn
Calories 96kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 2.4g 0.6g Corn
Calcium 3mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.45mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 218mg 100mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 29mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.049mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0mg Corn
Folate 23µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.272g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.156g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.