Wheat gluten vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat gluten and navy beans
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, navy beans are richer in fiber, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 67% more than navy beans.
- Navy beans have 2 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while navy beans have 2.36mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of navy beans is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +105.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1269% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +289% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 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:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +813.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +678.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
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
0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.49 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.142g
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 | 8.23g | 134% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.9µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 10.5g | 40% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.36mg | 36% |
| Folate | 0µg | 140µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.527mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.237mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 144mg | 17% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 140kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.138mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 389mg | 9% |
| Choline | 44.7mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 69mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.4g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.266mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 26.05g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.649mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.03mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.49g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.098g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 15.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.387mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.504mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g | 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy 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.