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Wheat gluten vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat gluten and Cheese sandwich

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, and Selenium, however, Cheese sandwich is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Sodium needs 35% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, while Cheese sandwich contains 2.62mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 Iron +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +206%
Equal in Zinc - 0.87

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +666.9%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Fats +1251.4%
Contains more Carbs +322%
Contains more Other +280%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +666.9%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Fats +1251.4%
Contains more Carbs +322%
Contains more Other +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6535.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1031.6%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6535.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1031.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 75.16g 9.8g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 13.79g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 370kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 142mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 5.2mg 2.62mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 260mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 100mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 29mg 839mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.182mg 0.16mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 39.7µg 24.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 0µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 4.129g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.857g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.