Wheat gluten vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Corn
- Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 72% more than Corn.
- Corn has 47 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while Corn has 3mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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Calcium
+4633.3%
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Iron
+1055.6%
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Phosphorus
+237.7%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Copper
+271.4%
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Selenium
+19750%
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Potassium
+118%
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Sodium
-96.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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Calcium
+4633.3%
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Iron
+1055.6%
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Phosphorus
+237.7%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Copper
+271.4%
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Selenium
+19750%
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Potassium
+118%
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Sodium
-96.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+2104.1%
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Fats
+23.3%
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+42.9%
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Carbs
+52.1%
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Water
+795.2%
Protein:
75.16 g
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1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
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1 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
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0.7 g
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Protein
+2104.1%
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Fats
+23.3%
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+42.9%
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Carbs
+52.1%
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+795.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.3%
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Saturated Fat
-27.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+139.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.603 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.3%
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Saturated Fat
-27.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+139.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 18.58g |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 20.98g |
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| Calories | 370kcal | 96kcal |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.139mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.603g |
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)