Apple vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on the differences between apples and wheat gluten
- Apples have more fiber and vitamin C; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 72% more than apples.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Vital wheat gluten.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +574.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2025% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 0.26g | 75.16g | 150% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 39.7µg | 72% |
| Iron | 0.12mg | 5.2mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 260mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.182mg | 17% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 370kcal | 16% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 142mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.6g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.41g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Carbs | 13.81g | 13.79g | 0% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +943.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28807.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +988.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
~equal in
Carbs
~13.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2128.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1488.2% |
