Wheat gluten vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and cottage cheese
- Wheat gluten has more iron, selenium, copper, phosphorus, and calcium; however, cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 64% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 6 times less copper than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 0.182mg of copper, while cottage cheese has 0.029mg.
- Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7328.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +527.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +309.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +575.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +873% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41% |
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
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +398.7% |
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 | 11.12g | 128% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.07mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 9.7µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.029mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 159mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.163mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.557mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.718g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.123g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 3.38g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 104mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins