Wheat gluten vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat gluten and broad bean raw
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, and phosphorus; however, broad bean raw is higher in folate, vitamin K, fiber, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 71% more than broad bean raw.
- Broad bean raw contains 3 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while broad bean raw contains 1.55mg.
- The glycemic index of broad bean raw is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4862.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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:
7.92 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
17.63 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +849% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +785.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
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
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.6% |
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 | 7.92g | 134% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.8µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.55mg | 46% |
| Folate | 0µg | 148µg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 40.9µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.661mg | 29% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7.5g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.402mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 129mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.249mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 88kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.133mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.16mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 332mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.225mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.342g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.73g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 17.63g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.118g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9.21g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.104g | 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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad 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.