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Wheat gluten vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Falafel

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Falafel is richer in Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 70% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has 2 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Falafel has 3.42mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
5
:
5
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +3870%
Contains more Magnesium +228%
Contains more Potassium +485%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +3870%
Contains more Magnesium +228%
Contains more Potassium +485%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +41.8%

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
2
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +464.7%
Contains more Fats +862.2%
Contains more Carbs +130.9%
Contains more Water +322.2%
Contains more Other +143%
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
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +464.7%
Contains more Fats +862.2%
Contains more Carbs +130.9%
Contains more Water +322.2%
Contains more Other +143%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.6%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.6%

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 Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 75.16g 13.31g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 13.79g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 370kcal 333kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 54mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 3.42mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 260mg 192mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 29mg 294mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.182mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 39.7µg 1µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 0µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.383g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel 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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.