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Bean vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bean and Wheat gluten

  • Bean has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, and Zinc, while Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bean
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184%
Contains more IronIron +1693.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +782.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Bean
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +785.4%
Contains more OtherOther +71%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1465.8%
Contains more FatsFats +362.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
22% 13% 65%
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 -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bean Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean Wheat gluten Opinion
Calories 105kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Protein 4.8g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.4g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg Bean
Net carbs 14.99g 13.19g Bean
Carbs 20.49g 13.79g Bean
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Bean
Calcium 50mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 296mg 100mg Bean
Iron 0.29mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Sugar 7.78g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 5.5g 0.6g Bean
Copper 0.206mg 0.182mg Bean
Zinc 1.4mg 0.85mg Bean
Phosphorus 104mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 1mg 29mg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU 0IU Bean
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Bean
Selenium 4.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Bean
Folate 24µg 0µg Bean
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.272g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean Wheat gluten
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Bean
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
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.

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.