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Wheat gluten vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat gluten and Adzuki bean

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Adzuki bean has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 70% higher.
  • Adzuki bean has 5 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while Adzuki bean has 28mg.

Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +407.1%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +3208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Potassium +432%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Zinc +108.2%
Contains more Copper +63.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Calcium +407.1%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +3208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +108%
Contains more Potassium +432%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Zinc +108.2%
Contains more Copper +63.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +899.5%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Water +708.4%
Contains more Other +32%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Protein +899.5%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Water +708.4%
Contains more Other +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3757.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3757.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 17.47g Adzuki bean
Protein 75.16g 7.52g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.1g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 24.77g Adzuki bean
Calories 370kcal 128kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 142mg 28mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 52mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 260mg 168mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 532mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 29mg 8mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 0.85mg 1.77mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.182mg 0.298mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.573mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 39.7µg 1.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.115mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.064mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.717mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.096mg Adzuki bean
Folate 0µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.072mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.255mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.3mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.632mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.567mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.079mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.387mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.198mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.009g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.021g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Adzuki bean
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
0%
Wheat gluten
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.