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Wheat gluten vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat gluten and Wheat Bread?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Wheat Bread is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 39% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat gluten is lower.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Bread, wheat, toasted types in this article.

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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
4
:
6
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.198
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.198

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
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 +∞%
Wheat gluten
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
4
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Protein +479.9%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Water +195.5%
Contains more Other +177%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Protein +479.9%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Water +195.5%
Contains more Other +177%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.3%

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 Wheat Bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 75.16g 12.96g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 13.79g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 370kcal 313kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 6.42g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 142mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 5.2mg 4.09mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 260mg 188mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 29mg 601mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.182mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 39.7µg 33.4µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 0µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.989g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread 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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.