Wheat gluten vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and brown sugar?
- Brown sugar has less selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, calcium, and polyunsaturated fat than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 70% higher.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +632.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2733.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62533.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +511.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +611.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0.12g | 150% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 1.2µg | 70% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.71mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 4mg | 37% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 98.09g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.047mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 380kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0g | 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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2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)