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Wheat gluten vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat gluten and biscuits different?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper, while biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need for selenium, 37% more than biscuits.
  • Wheat gluten contains 2 times more copper than biscuits. Wheat gluten contains 0.182mg of copper, while biscuits contain 0.082mg.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index (64) than biscuits (44).

Vital wheat gluten and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +79.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +973.7%
Contains more FatsFats +781.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.4%
Contains more WaterWater +252.4%
Contains more OtherOther +220%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4342.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +414%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Biscuit DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 7g 136%
Selenium 39.7µg 19.5µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg 30%
Iron 5.2mg 2.9mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg 24%
Sodium 29mg 580mg 24%
Fats 1.85g 16.3g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.163g 22%
Saturated fat 0.272g 4.324g 18%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 6.93g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Folate 0µg 61µg 15%
Phosphorus 260mg 164mg 14%
Copper 0.182mg 0.082mg 11%
Carbs 13.79g 44.6g 10%
Calcium 142mg 235mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg 6%
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g 4%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Calories 370kcal 353kcal 1%
Potassium 100mg 121mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 13.19g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
0%
Wheat gluten
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.