Wheat gluten vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and avocadoes different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat gluten is 71% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 12 times more calcium than avocadoes. While wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, avocadoes contain only 12mg.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index (40) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1083.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +845.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9825% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3658% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +692.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +793% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58% |
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
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6181.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.2% |
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 2g | 146% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.4µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.55mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 52mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.389mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 6.7g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 14.66g | 20% |
| Folate | 0µg | 81µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.257mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 21µg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.07mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 160kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.738mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 485mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 2.126g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.816g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado 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.