Wheat gluten vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and baked beans?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium, yet baked beans are higher in fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 62% more.
- Wheat gluten has 3 times more iron than baked beans. While wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, baked beans have only 1.99mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
- The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Beans, baked, home prepared types 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 | +132.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +596.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258% |
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 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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1256.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +694.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151% |
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
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1267.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.74g
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 | 5.54g | 139% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 5.7µg | 62% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.99mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 109mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 5.5g | 20% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 422mg | 17% |
| Folate | 0µg | 48µg | 12% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 155kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.136mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 358mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.948g | 8% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 5.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 21.63g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.408mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.159mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0% |
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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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.