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Wheat gluten vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Chickpeas different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Chickpeas is richer in Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 65% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 3 times more Calcium than Chickpeas. While Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, Chickpeas contains only 49mg.

Vital wheat gluten and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Calcium +189.8%
Contains more Iron +79.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +973%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +191%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +93.4%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Chickpeas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Calcium +189.8%
Contains more Iron +79.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +973%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +191%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +93.4%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
10
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Chickpeas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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
2
:
3
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Protein +748.3%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Water +634.3%
Equal in Other - 0.92
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
Chickpeas
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +748.3%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Water +634.3%
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
3
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.269
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Chickpeas
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.269

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 Chickpeas
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 Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 75.16g 8.86g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 13.79g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 370kcal 164kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 4.8g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 142mg 49mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.89mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 260mg 168mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 291mg Chickpeas
Sodium 29mg 7mg Chickpeas
Zinc 0.85mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.182mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 39.7µg 3.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.063mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.526mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 0µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 0µg 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.244mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.269g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas 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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.