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Wheat gluten vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Cereal

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, however, Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 524% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Cereal has 6 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of Selenium, while Cereal has 6.3µg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 +1320%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +555%
Contains more Zinc +794.1%
Equal in Potassium - 105
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +555%
Contains more Zinc +794.1%
Equal in Potassium - 105

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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Cereal
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 +∞%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1140.3%
Contains more Fats +71.3%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +529.8%
Contains more Other +123%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +1140.3%
Contains more Fats +71.3%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Carbs +529.8%
Contains more Other +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 75.16g 6.06g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 1.08g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 370kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 0g 10.35g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.4g Cereal
Calcium 142mg 10mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 77mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 105mg Cereal
Sodium 29mg 795mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.182mg 0.137mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 39.7µg 6.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 0mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 0mg 5.986mg Cereal
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.354g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.