Rice vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rice and Wheat gluten?
- Rice is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 59% more.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Vital wheat gluten types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +504.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +429.3% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +734.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2694.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +560.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -71.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +77.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +965.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 2.69g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 1.85g |
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| Net carbs | 27.77g | 13.19g |
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 13.79g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 35mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 5.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.182mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.063mg |
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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
12%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)