Wheat gluten vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and cauliflower?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, and calcium, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin K.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 71% more.
- Wheat gluten has 12 times more iron than cauliflower. While wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, cauliflower has only 0.42mg.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Cauliflower, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +545.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1138.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +366.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +490.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +199% |
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 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3814.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +560.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1022.8% |
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +358.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2512.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 1.92g | 146% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.6µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.42mg | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 48.2mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 44mg | 31% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 25kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.039mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.184mg | 14% |
| Folate | 0µg | 57µg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.667mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 22mg | 12% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 100mg | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.031g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.507mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 4.97g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)