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Wheat gluten vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Cranberry beans

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Cranberry beans is richer in Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 70% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 3 times more Calcium than Cranberry beans. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Cranberry beans contains 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, cranberry (roman), 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 +184%
Contains more Iron +148.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +2953.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +287%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +26.9%
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 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Contains more Calcium +184%
Contains more Iron +148.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +2953.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +287%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +26.9%

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 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 0% 0%
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 +704.7%
Contains more Fats +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Water +688.4%
Equal in Other - 1.09
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +704.7%
Contains more Fats +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Water +688.4%
Equal in Other - 1.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%

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 Cranberry beans
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 Cranberry beans Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 15.86g Cranberry beans
Protein 75.16g 9.34g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.46g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 24.46g Cranberry beans
Calories 370kcal 136kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 8.6g Cranberry beans
Calcium 142mg 50mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.09mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 50mg Cranberry beans
Phosphorus 260mg 135mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 387mg Cranberry beans
Sodium 29mg 1mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 0.85mg 1.14mg Cranberry beans
Copper 0.182mg 0.231mg Cranberry beans
Manganese 0.37mg Cranberry beans
Selenium 39.7µg 1.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.21mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.069mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.515mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.24mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.081mg Cranberry beans
Folate 0µg 207µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.111mg Cranberry beans
Threonine 0.393mg Cranberry beans
Isoleucine 0.412mg Cranberry beans
Leucine 0.746mg Cranberry beans
Lysine 0.641mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.14mg Cranberry beans
Phenylalanine 0.505mg Cranberry beans
Valine 0.489mg Cranberry beans
Histidine 0.26mg Cranberry beans
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.119g Cranberry beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.04g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.199g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Cranberry beans
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
22%
Cranberry beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
38%
Cranberry beans

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans 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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.