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Broth vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and wheat gluten

  • Broth has more vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, wheat gluten is richer in iron, selenium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +404.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +844.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%

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.
Broth
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 FatsFats +650.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4818%
Contains more ProteinProtein +351.1%
Contains more WaterWater +261.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3335.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 29mg 1037%
Protein 16.66g 75.16g 117%
Iron 1.03mg 5.2mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.81g 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Selenium 28µg 39.7µg 21%
Copper 0mg 0.182mg 20%
Fats 13.88g 1.85g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.272g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.156g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 166mg 260mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0mg 12%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.85mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Potassium 309mg 100mg 6%
Calcium 187mg 142mg 5%
Calories 267kcal 370kcal 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Carbs 18.01g 13.79g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 23846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.