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Triticale vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Triticale and Wheat gluten

  • Triticale has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat gluten has more Iron, and Calcium.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Triticale 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.8%
Contains more IronIron +102.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 FatsFats +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122%
Contains more ProteinProtein +475.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
22% 13% 65%
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 +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Wheat gluten Opinion
Calories 336kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Protein 13.05g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 2.09g 1.85g Triticale
Net carbs 72.13g 13.19g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 13.79g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 25mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 332mg 100mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Copper 0.457mg 0.182mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.85mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 260mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 29mg Triticale
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 0µg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.156g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.81g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Triticale Wheat gluten
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Triticale
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale 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.

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.