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Vanilla extract vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between vanilla extract and wheat gluten

  • Vanilla extract has more vitamin B2; however, wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and zinc.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 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 PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1190.9%
Contains more IronIron +4233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +672.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +541.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3365%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2983.3%
~equal in Carbs ~13.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vanilla extract 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 Vanilla extract Wheat gluten Opinion
Calories 288kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Protein 0.06g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.06g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Net carbs 12.65g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Carbs 12.65g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Calcium 11mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 148mg 100mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.12mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Sugar 12.65g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Copper 0.072mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.11mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 6mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 9mg 29mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 0µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.272g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.81g Wheat gluten

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Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract 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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.