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Pear vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pear and Wheat gluten

  • Pear has more Fiber, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 72% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pears, 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.
Pear
Pear
3
:
7
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +1477.8%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Selenium +39600%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
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 +16%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +1477.8%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2066.7%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +122%
Contains more Selenium +39600%

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.
Pear
Pear
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 +∞%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
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
Pear
Pear
2
:
3
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Water +923.9%
Contains more Protein +20777.8%
Contains more Fats +1221.4%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Equal in Carbs - 13.79
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 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 +10.4%
Contains more Water +923.9%
Contains more Protein +20777.8%
Contains more Fats +1221.4%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Equal in Carbs - 13.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
1
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.7%
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 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 -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pear 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 Pear Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 12.13g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 0.36g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.14g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 15.23g 13.79g Pear
Calories 57kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 9.75g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g Pear
Calcium 9mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.18mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 7mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 12mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 116mg 100mg Pear
Sodium 1mg 29mg Pear
Zinc 0.1mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.082mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.048mg Pear
Selenium 0.1µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0mg Pear
Folate 7µg 0µg Pear
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg Pear
Threonine 0.011mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.011mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg Pear
Methionine 0.002mg Pear
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Pear
Valine 0.017mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg Pear
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.272g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear 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
5%
Pear
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pear
Pear 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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.