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Herbal tea vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Herbal tea and Wheat gluten

  • Herbal tea contains less Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
2
:
8
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +1675%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25900%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains more Zinc +2025%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Wheat gluten
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 +1675%
Contains more Iron +6400%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25900%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains more Zinc +2025%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
2
:
0
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Herbal tea
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% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
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 B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
1
:
4
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Water +1114.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 +1114.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +138.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea 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 8mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.08mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 3mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 1mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 20mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 4mg 29mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.04mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0mg Herbal tea
Folate 1µg 0µg Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0g 0.272g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Wheat gluten

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Herbal tea 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%
Herbal tea
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea 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 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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.