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Wheat gluten vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat gluten and Soybean meal

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, while Soybean meal has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 202% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains 12 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Soybean meal contains 3.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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
1
:
9
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Selenium +1103%
Contains more Calcium +71.8%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1124%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +2390%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +495.3%
Contains more Copper +998.9%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Soybean meal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Selenium +1103%
Contains more Calcium +71.8%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1124%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +2390%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +495.3%
Contains more Copper +998.9%

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
2
:
7
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Soybean meal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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
2
:
3
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +458%
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
Soybean meal
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +458%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
3
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.268
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Soybean meal
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.268

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 Soybean meal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 75.16g 49.2g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 13.79g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 370kcal 337kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 5.2mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 25mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 260mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 100mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 29mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 0.85mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.182mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 39.7µg 3.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 0µg 303µg Soybean meal
Tryptophan 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.409g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.045g Soybean meal

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal 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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.