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Wheat gluten vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between wheat gluten and broth

  • Wheat gluten has more iron, selenium, copper, and phosphorus; however, broth is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains less saturated fat.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +404.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +844.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +351.1%
Contains more WaterWater +261.2%
Contains more FatsFats +650.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4818%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3335.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.1%

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 Broth
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 Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 29mg 23875mg 1037%
Protein 75.16g 16.66g 117%
Iron 5.2mg 1.03mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.48g 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Selenium 39.7µg 28µg 21%
Copper 0.182mg 0mg 20%
Fats 1.85g 13.88g 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.46mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.272g 3.43g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Phosphorus 260mg 166mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.6mg 12%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.09mg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Potassium 100mg 309mg 6%
Calcium 142mg 187mg 5%
Calories 370kcal 267kcal 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Carbs 13.79g 18.01g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 23846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.