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Wheat gluten vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat gluten and bratwurst

  • Wheat gluten has more iron, selenium, and phosphorus; however, bratwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 111% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 5 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while bratwurst has 1mg.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than bratwurst.

Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1928.6%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +516.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +589.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1323.8%
Contains more WaterWater +590.9%
Contains more OtherOther +181%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5028.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Bratwurst DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 12.2g 126%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg 111%
Iron 5.2mg 1mg 53%
Selenium 39.7µg 14.1µg 47%
Fats 1.85g 26.34g 38%
Sodium 29mg 848mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.38mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.272g 6.08g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 8g 20%
Phosphorus 260mg 130mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.11mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg 16%
Zinc 0.85mg 2.47mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.69mg 14%
Calcium 142mg 7mg 14%
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg 11%
Potassium 100mg 283mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.58g 5%
Calories 370kcal 297kcal 4%
Carbs 13.79g 2g 4%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.