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Wheat gluten vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat gluten and cranberry bean raw

  • Wheat gluten has more selenium, while cranberry bean raw has more folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Cranberry bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 151% higher.
  • Cranberry bean raw contains 3 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, while cranberry bean raw contains 12.7µg.
  • Cranberry bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberry bean raw is 35, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw.

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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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +524%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1232%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
~equal in Iron ~5mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 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 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +335.5%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +230%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cranberry bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 0µg 604µg 151%
Protein 75.16g 23.03g 104%
Fiber 0.6g 24.7g 96%
Copper 0.182mg 0.794mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.747mg 62%
Selenium 39.7µg 12.7µg 49%
Manganese 0.92mg 40%
Potassium 100mg 1332mg 36%
Magnesium 25mg 156mg 31%
Zinc 0.85mg 3.63mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.309mg 24%
Phosphorus 260mg 372mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg 16%
Carbs 13.79g 60.05g 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.748mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.455mg 9%
Iron 5.2mg 5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.527g 2%
Calories 370kcal 335kcal 2%
Calcium 142mg 127mg 2%
Sodium 29mg 6mg 1%
Fats 1.85g 1.23g 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 35.35g N/A
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.316g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 0.106g 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0%
Valine 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.641mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Cranberry bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Wheat gluten
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw 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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.