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Meatball vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Wheat gluten

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Meatball is 78% higher.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +287.9%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +140.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +4862.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Copper +287.9%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +140.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +4862.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +386.5%
Contains more Water +607.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +257.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.4%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 Fats +386.5%
Contains more Water +607.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +257.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 21g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 9g 1.85g Meatball
Carbs 8g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 197kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 1.25g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 4.6g 0.6g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.16mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 344mg 260mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 100mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 1.8mg 0.85mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.182mg Meatball
Selenium 0.8µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.156g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.81g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
57%
Meatball
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.