Bean vs Wheat gluten - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bean and Wheat gluten
- Bean has more Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however Wheat gluten has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Bean is 131% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 26 times less Fiber than Bean. Bean has 15.5g of Fiber, while Wheat gluten has 0.6g.
Food types used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Vital wheat gluten.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+604%
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Phosphorus
+58.1%
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Potassium
+1293%
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Sodium
-58.6%
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Zinc
+168.2%
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Copper
+390.7%
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Calcium
+25.7%
Equal in Iron - 5.2
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Magnesium
+604%
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Phosphorus
+58.1%
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Potassium
+1293%
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Sodium
-58.6%
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Zinc
+168.2%
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Copper
+390.7%
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Calcium
+25.7%
Equal in Iron - 5.2
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B1
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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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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 47.05g | 13.19g |
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Protein | 21.42g | 75.16g |
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Fats | 1.23g | 1.85g |
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Carbs | 62.55g | 13.79g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 370kcal |
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Starch | 34.17g | g |
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Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 2.11g | 0g |
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Fiber | 15.5g | 0.6g |
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Calcium | 113mg | 142mg |
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Iron | 5.07mg | 5.2mg |
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Magnesium | 176mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 411mg | 260mg |
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Potassium | 1393mg | 100mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 29mg |
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Zinc | 2.28mg | 0.85mg |
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Copper | 0.893mg | 0.182mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.713mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.212mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.174mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.785mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.474mg | 0mg |
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Folate | 525µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.237mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.81mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.871mg | mg |
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Leucine | 1.558mg | mg |
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Lysine | 1.356mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.259mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.095mg | mg |
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Valine | 0.998mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.556mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.235g | 0.272g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.229g | 0.156g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.407g | 0.81g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
70

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Mineral Summary Score
126

58

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
129%

451%

Carbohydrates
63%

14%

Fats
6%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is cheaper?

Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bean 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.