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Wheat gluten vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Groat

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, and Iron, however, Groat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 102% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Groat has 5 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of Selenium, while Groat has 8.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Buckwheat.

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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 +688.9%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +824%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +360%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.4%
Contains more Copper +504.4%
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Magnesium +824%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +360%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.4%
Contains more Copper +504.4%

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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Groat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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
Contains more Protein +467.2%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +418.5%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +110%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +467.2%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +418.5%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.3%

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 Groat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Groat Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 61.5g Groat
Protein 75.16g 13.25g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 13.79g 71.5g Groat
Calories 370kcal 343kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 10g Groat
Calcium 142mg 18mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 260mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 100mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 29mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 0.85mg 2.4mg Groat
Copper 0.182mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 39.7µg 8.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.21mg Groat
Folate 0µg 30µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.741g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat 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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.