Cereal vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cereal and Wheat gluten
- Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium.
- Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 524% more than Wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
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Iron
+555%
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Zinc
+794.1%
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Calcium
+1320%
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Magnesium
+31.6%
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Phosphorus
+237.7%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Copper
+32.8%
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Selenium
+530.2%
Equal in Potassium - 100
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Iron
+555%
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Zinc
+794.1%
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Calcium
+1320%
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Magnesium
+31.6%
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Phosphorus
+237.7%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Copper
+32.8%
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Selenium
+530.2%
Equal in Potassium - 100
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+529.8%
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Other
+123%
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Protein
+1140.3%
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Fats
+71.3%
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Water
+116.9%
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
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Carbs
+529.8%
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+123%
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Protein
+1140.3%
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Fats
+71.3%
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Water
+116.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+128.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.354 g
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+128.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.272
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 13.19g |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 1.85g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 13.79g |
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| Calories | 378kcal | 370kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 10.35g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 5.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 29mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.182mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 814µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0mg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.81g |
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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
393%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal 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.