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

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Navy beans

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Navy beans is richer in Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 67% more than Navy beans.
  • Navy beans has 2 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Navy beans has 2.36mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, navy, 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 +105.8%
Contains more Iron +120.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1269%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Potassium +289%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
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 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +105.8%
Contains more Iron +120.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +1269%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Potassium +289%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +15.4%

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% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
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 +813.2%
Contains more Fats +198.4%
Contains more Carbs +88.9%
Contains more Water +678.2%
Contains more Other +29%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +813.2%
Contains more Fats +198.4%
Contains more Carbs +88.9%
Contains more Water +678.2%
Contains more Other +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.142
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.142

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 Navy beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Navy beans Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 15.55g Navy beans
Protein 75.16g 8.23g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.62g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 26.05g Navy beans
Calories 370kcal 140kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 0g 0.37g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 10.5g Navy beans
Calcium 142mg 69mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.36mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Navy beans
Phosphorus 260mg 144mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 389mg Navy beans
Sodium 29mg 0mg Navy beans
Zinc 0.85mg 1.03mg Navy beans
Copper 0.182mg 0.21mg Navy beans
Manganese 0.527mg Navy beans
Selenium 39.7µg 2.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Navy beans
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Navy beans
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.237mg Navy beans
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.066mg Navy beans
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.649mg Navy beans
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.266mg Navy beans
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.138mg Navy beans
Folate 0µg 140µg Navy beans
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Navy beans
Tryptophan 0.1mg Navy beans
Threonine 0.289mg Navy beans
Isoleucine 0.387mg Navy beans
Leucine 0.7mg Navy beans
Lysine 0.52mg Navy beans
Methionine 0.111mg Navy beans
Phenylalanine 0.471mg Navy beans
Valine 0.504mg Navy beans
Histidine 0.206mg Navy beans
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.098g Navy beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.142g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.49g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Navy 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
20%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy beans
Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.