Soybean vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between soybeans and wheat gluten
- Soybeans have more copper, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin K, magnesium, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium, while wheat gluten has more selenium.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% higher.
- Soybeans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybeans is 14, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature 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 | +244% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +415% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +443.8% |
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:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +662.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +312.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1169.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +525.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.21g | 75.16g | 114% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 39.7µg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 0.81g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.182mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 0.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 25mg | 15% |
| Folate | 54µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 100mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.97g | 1.85g | 11% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 370kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.297g | 0.272g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.981g | 0.156g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 142mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 245mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.36g | 13.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.14mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.36g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0% |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean 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 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.