Wheat gluten vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and almonds
- Wheat gluten has more selenium and iron, while almonds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 171% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 10 times more selenium than almonds. While wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, almonds contain only 4.1µg.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Nuts, almonds.
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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 IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +868.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +980% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +633% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +466.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +267.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2598.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1422.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 25.63mg | 171% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 21.15g | 108% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 95% | |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.031mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 1.138mg | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 31.551g | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 12.329g | 77% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 49.93g | 74% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 4.1µg | 65% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 270mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 12.5g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 481mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.618mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.12mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.71mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 733mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.205mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 3.802g | 16% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 269mg | 13% |
| Folate | 0µg | 44µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.137mg | 11% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 579kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.471mg | 9% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 21.55g | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
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78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)