Wheat gluten vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and chocolate
- Wheat gluten has more selenium and calcium; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 94% higher.
- Chocolate has 13 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, while chocolate has 3µg.
- Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +153.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1223.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +484% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +459% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +464.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1440.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +745.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1590.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +343.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6015.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 4.88g | 141% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.028mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 3µg | 67% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Fats | 1.85g | 31.28g | 45% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 8.02mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 559mg | 14% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.01mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 546kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 206mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.725mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.092g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
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.