Pinto beans vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pinto beans and wheat gluten
- Pinto beans has more folate, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin E; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 61% more than pinto beans.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +336% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +540.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +667.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +734.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 9.01g | 75.16g | 132% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 39.7µg | 61% |
| Folate | 172µg | 0µg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 5.2mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 9g | 0.6g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.453mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.229mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 260mg | 16% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 370kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 100mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 142mg | 10% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.22g | 13.79g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.219mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.235g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.318mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 1.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.98mg | 0.85mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.136g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.22g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.133g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.247mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans 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.