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Wheat gluten vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Buttermilk

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 69% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has 104 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Buttermilk has 0.05mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +10300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +1885%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +10300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +1885%
Contains more Potassium +51%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2170.7%
Contains more Fats +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +999.1%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +2170.7%
Contains more Fats +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +999.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2354.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2354.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%

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 Buttermilk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 4.79g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 3.31g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.88g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 4.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 40kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 4.79g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 116mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.05mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 89mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 29mg 190mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.42mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.011mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 39.7µg 2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.058mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Folate 0µg 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.548g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.033g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.