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Drinking water vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drinking water and Wheat gluten

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat in Wheat gluten is higher than in Drinking water.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Selenium 72% more than Drinking water.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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.
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +1720%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1118.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +900%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +1118.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 0g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 0g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 0kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 3mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 1mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 0mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 0mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 4mg 29mg Drinking water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.01mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Selenium 0µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0g 0.272g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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
0%
Drinking water
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.