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Figs vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Figs and Wheat gluten

  • Figs have more Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Wheat gluten have more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, 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.
Figs
Figs
3
:
7
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Potassium +132%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +305.7%
Contains more Iron +1305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +132%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +305.7%
Contains more Iron +1305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +19750%

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.
Figs
Figs
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 +∞%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
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
Figs
Figs
2
:
3
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Contains more Water +864.8%
Contains more Protein +9921.3%
Contains more Fats +516.7%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 Carbs +39.1%
Contains more Water +864.8%
Contains more Protein +9921.3%
Contains more Fats +516.7%
Contains more Other +51.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.5%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 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 -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +462.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 13.19g Figs
Protein 0.75g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.3g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 19.18g 13.79g Figs
Calories 74kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 16.26g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 2.9g 0.6g Figs
Calcium 35mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.37mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 14mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 232mg 100mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 29mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.07mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0mg Figs
Folate 6µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.272g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.