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Caper vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caper and Wheat gluten?

  • Caper is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin E , yet Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 101% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

We used Capers, canned and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.

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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.
Caper
Caper
3
:
7
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Selenium +3208.3%
Caper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Copper +105.5%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Iron +211.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Selenium +3208.3%

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.
Caper
Caper
10
:
0
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Caper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
Caper
2
:
3
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Water +922.6%
Contains more Other +704%
Contains more Protein +3084.7%
Contains more Fats +115.1%
Contains more Carbs +182%
Caper
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Wheat gluten
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 Water +922.6%
Contains more Other +704%
Contains more Protein +3084.7%
Contains more Fats +115.1%
Contains more Carbs +182%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
Caper
1
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.4%
Caper
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 2.36g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.86g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 4.89g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 23kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0.41g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 3.2g 0.6g Caper
Calcium 40mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.67mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 33mg 25mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 40mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 2348mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.32mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.374mg 0.182mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0mg Caper
Folate 23µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg 0µg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.272g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Caper
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 2319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper 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 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.