Wheat gluten vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and mozzarella different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in iron, selenium, and copper; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 62% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 7 times more copper than mozzarella. While wheat gluten contains 0.182mg of copper, mozzarella contains only 0.027mg.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
- Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 | +1980% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +574.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +414.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 27.5g | 95% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.25mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 731mg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 10.867g | 48% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 15.7µg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 524mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.92µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 17.1g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.13mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.027mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 137µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.844g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 280kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.509g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 13IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g | 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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +824.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +508.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
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
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3005.1% |
