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Flax vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Wheat gluten

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Folate, and Potassium, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 137% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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 Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1468%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.9%
Contains more Potassium +713%
Contains more Zinc +410.6%
Contains more Copper +570.3%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.2
Equal in Sodium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1468%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.9%
Contains more Potassium +713%
Contains more Zinc +410.6%
Contains more Copper +570.3%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.2
Equal in Sodium - 29

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.
Flax
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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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 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 Fats +2178.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Protein +310.9%
Contains more Water +17.8%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +2178.9%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Protein +310.9%
Contains more Water +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 18.29g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 42.16g 1.85g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 13.79g Flax
Calories 534kcal 370kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 27.3g 0.6g Flax
Calcium 255mg 142mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 5.2mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 25mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 260mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 100mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 4.34mg 0.85mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.182mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0mg Flax
Folate 87µg 0µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.156g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.81g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.