Wheat gluten vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and caesar salad different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in iron and selenium; however, caesar salad is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 36% higher.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
- Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index (50) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 13.39g | 124% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.34mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.377mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.297mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.237mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 454mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 4.206g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 31.4µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 1.85g | 9.54g | 12% |
| Starch | 25.29g | 10% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 233mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.447mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 78µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.61mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.126mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 2.38g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.461g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.155g | N/A |
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:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +429.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1425.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.4% |
