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Wheat gluten vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Coconut milk different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Coconut milk is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut milk is 104% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 9 times more Calcium than Coconut milk. While Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, Coconut milk contains only 16mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Vital wheat gluten and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
5
:
5
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +540.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +163%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +217.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +540.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +163%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +46.2%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
8
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Wheat gluten
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%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
3
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Protein +3182.1%
Contains more Carbs +148.9%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Fats +1188.6%
Contains more Water +724.6%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +3182.1%
Contains more Carbs +148.9%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Fats +1188.6%
Contains more Water +724.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%

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 Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 3.34g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 2.29g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 13.79g 5.54g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 230kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 3.34g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 142mg 16mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.64mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 260mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 263mg Coconut milk
Sodium 29mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.85mg 0.67mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 39.7µg 6.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.183mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.033mg Coconut milk
Folate 0µg 16µg Coconut milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 0.272g 21.14g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.014g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.261g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.