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Wheat gluten vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Lentil

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 67% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 7 times more Calcium than Lentil. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Lentil contains 19mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Lentils, 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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
4
:
6
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Calcium +647.4%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +1317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +269%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Lentil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +647.4%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +1317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +269%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Copper +37.9%

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
Lentil
Lentil
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%
Lentil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
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
3
:
2
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +386.8%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Contains more Water +749.3%
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
Lentil
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +733.3%
Contains more Fats +386.8%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +46%
Contains more Water +749.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Lentil
Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Lentil
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%

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 Lentil
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 Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 12.23g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 9.02g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.38g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 370kcal 116kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 1.8g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 142mg 19mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 3.33mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 260mg 180mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 29mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 0.85mg 1.27mg Lentil
Copper 0.182mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 39.7µg 2.8µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.169mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.073mg Lentil
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.06mg Lentil
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.178mg Lentil
Folate 0µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.081mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg Lentil
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.064g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.175g Wheat gluten

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil 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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.