Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Seed vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Seed and Wheat gluten different?

  • Seed is higher than Wheat gluten in Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 135% more than Wheat gluten.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Vital wheat gluten types were used in this article.

Infographic

Seed vs Wheat gluten infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.8%
Contains more Potassium +307%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +438.8%
Contains more Copper +407.7%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.8%
Contains more Potassium +307%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
Contains more Zinc +438.8%
Contains more Copper +407.7%
Contains more Selenium +39%

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.
Seed
7
:
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 Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1561.6%
Contains more Carbs +205.4%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Protein +354.4%
Contains more Water +41.4%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +1561.6%
Contains more Carbs +205.4%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Protein +354.4%
Contains more Water +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2821.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1380.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2821.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 16.54g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 30.74g 1.85g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 13.79g Seed
Calories 486kcal 370kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0.6g Seed
Calcium 631mg 142mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 5.2mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 25mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 260mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 100mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 29mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.85mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.182mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 39.7µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0mg Seed
Folate 49µg 0µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.156g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.81g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
35%
Seed
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.