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Wheat gluten vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat gluten and cardamom different?

  • Cardamom is higher than wheat gluten in iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for iron, 110% more than wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index (64) than cardamom (0).

Vital wheat gluten and Spices, cardamom types were 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.
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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1019%
Contains more IronIron +168.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +778.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +598.5%
Contains more FatsFats +262.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.5%
Contains more OtherOther +479%
~equal in Water ~8.28g

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +457.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 28mg 1217%
Protein 75.16g 10.76g 129%
Iron 5.2mg 13.97mg 110%
Fiber 0.6g 28g 110%
Selenium 39.7µg 72%
Zinc 0.85mg 7.47mg 60%
Magnesium 25mg 229mg 49%
Potassium 100mg 1119mg 30%
Calcium 142mg 383mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Copper 0.182mg 0.383mg 22%
Carbs 13.79g 68.47g 18%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.198mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Phosphorus 260mg 178mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.102mg 7%
Fats 1.85g 6.7g 7%
Calories 370kcal 311kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.43g 3%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.68g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 0.87g 2%
Net carbs 13.19g 40.47g N/A
Sodium 29mg 18mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.