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Broad bean raw vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broad bean raw and wheat gluten

  • Broad bean raw has more folate, vitamin K, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 71% more than broad bean raw.
  • The glycemic index of broad bean raw is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
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 +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.8%
Contains more IronIron +235.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4862.5%

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.
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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 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 +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +785.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +849%
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 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 -56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Protein 7.92g 75.16g 134%
Selenium 0.8µg 39.7µg 71%
Iron 1.55mg 5.2mg 46%
Folate 148µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 0µg 34%
Manganese 0.661mg 29%
Fiber 7.5g 0.6g 28%
Copper 0.402mg 0.182mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 129mg 260mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 0mg 14%
Calories 88kcal 370kcal 14%
Calcium 37mg 142mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 332mg 100mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 25mg 2%
Fats 0.73g 1.85g 2%
Zinc 1mg 0.85mg 1%
Carbs 17.63g 13.79g 1%
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.272g 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 9.21g 0g N/A
Sodium 25mg 29mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0.156g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Wheat gluten
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.