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Spaghetti vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spaghetti and Wheat gluten

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Copper in Wheat gluten is higher than in Spaghetti.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Iron 59% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains 3 times more Fiber than Wheat gluten. While Spaghetti contains 1.8g of Fiber, Wheat gluten contains only 0.6g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +1928.6%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +1928.6%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.3%
Contains more Potassium +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Water +657.7%
Contains more Protein +1195.9%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Other +257.1%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Water +657.7%
Contains more Protein +1195.9%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Other +257.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.5%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 13.19g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.93g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 30.86g 13.79g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.5mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 58mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 44mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 1mg 29mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.1mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 0µg Spaghetti
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.272g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.81g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti 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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.