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Mackerel vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Wheat gluten

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Wheat gluten is richer in Iron.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
5
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +420%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +115.2%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82%
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
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 +140%
Contains more Potassium +420%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +115.2%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +82%
Equal in Phosphorus - 260

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
10
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Fats +1256.8%
Contains more Water +424.4%
Contains more Other +1240%
Contains more Protein +306.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 Fats +1256.8%
Contains more Water +424.4%
Contains more Other +1240%
Contains more Protein +306.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +666.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +666.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 18.5g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 25.1g 1.85g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 305kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 66mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.4mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 520mg 100mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 1.1mg 0.85mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Selenium 73.4µg 39.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.156g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.81g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 4421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.