Wheat gluten vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Wheat gluten is richer in iron and selenium, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 97% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 6 times more iron than parmigiano-Reggiano. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.9mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less saturated fat.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.
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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 | +477.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +355.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.4% |
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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 20g | 110% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 1109mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.26µg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 729mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1529mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 13.317g | 59% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.9mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 17.7µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.486mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 20g | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.87mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 6.098g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.325mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.238mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 1.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.462g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +906.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +981.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +517.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +703% |
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3809% |
