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Wheat gluten vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Noodles

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper, however, Noodles is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 12 times more Calcium than Noodles. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Noodles contains 12mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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 +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%

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.
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Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%

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 Noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 75.16g 4.54g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 13.79g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 370kcal 138kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.4g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 142mg 12mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.47mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 76mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 38mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.85mg 0.65mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.098mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 39.7µg 23.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Noodles
Folate 0µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.029g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.419g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.552g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.