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

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Kidney beans

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Kidney beans is richer in Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 70% more than Kidney beans.
  • Kidney beans has 4 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while Kidney beans has 35mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, kidney, all types, 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 +305.7%
Contains more Iron +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +3509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +305%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
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 11% 84% 30% 60% 36% 1% 28% 72% 57% 6%
Contains more Calcium +305.7%
Contains more Iron +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Selenium +3509.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +305%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +18.7%

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 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% 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% 1% 0% 4% 40% 14% 11% 14% 28% 98% 0% 22%
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 Protein +766.9%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Water +716.3%
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% 23% 67%
Protein: 8.67 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22.8 g
Water: 66.94 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +766.9%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Water +716.3%
Equal in Other - 1.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.278 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%

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 Kidney beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price 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 Kidney beans Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 16.4g Kidney beans
Protein 75.16g 8.67g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.5g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 22.8g Kidney beans
Calories 370kcal 127kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.32g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 6.4g Kidney beans
Calcium 142mg 35mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.22mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Kidney beans
Phosphorus 260mg 138mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 405mg Kidney beans
Sodium 29mg 1mg Kidney beans
Zinc 0.85mg 1mg Kidney beans
Copper 0.182mg 0.216mg Kidney beans
Manganese 0.43mg Kidney beans
Selenium 39.7µg 1.1µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Kidney beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.16mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.058mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.578mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.22mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Kidney beans
Folate 0µg 130µg Kidney beans
Vitamin K 0µg 8.4µg Kidney beans
Tryptophan 0.104mg Kidney beans
Threonine 0.319mg Kidney beans
Isoleucine 0.41mg Kidney beans
Leucine 0.736mg Kidney beans
Lysine 0.607mg Kidney beans
Methionine 0.113mg Kidney beans
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Kidney beans
Valine 0.5mg Kidney beans
Histidine 0.238mg Kidney beans
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.073g Kidney beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.039g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.278g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Kidney 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
19%
Kidney beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
38%
Kidney beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans
Kidney 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. Kidney beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173740/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.