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Wheat gluten vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and chocolate brownie?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, and phosphorus, yet chocolate brownie is richer in copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 51% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 3 times more iron than chocolate brownie. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while chocolate brownie has 1.84mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +149.1%
Contains more IronIron +182.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1473%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6848.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1062%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 6.2g 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 9.412g 57%
Selenium 39.7µg 11.5µg 51%
Fats 1.85g 29.1g 42%
Iron 5.2mg 1.84mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.272g 7.319g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 10.839g 27%
Manganese 0.587mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Copper 0.182mg 0.388mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Phosphorus 260mg 132mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg 15%
Sodium 29mg 343mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg 12%
Carbs 13.79g 50.2g 12%
Calcium 142mg 57mg 9%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.094mg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 53mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.982mg 6%
Calories 370kcal 466kcal 5%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Potassium 100mg 176mg 2%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.97mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 13.19g 50.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.