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Wheat gluten vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat gluten and coleslaw different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 62% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 13 times more phosphorus than coleslaw. While wheat gluten contains 260mg of phosphorus, coleslaw contains only 20mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than wheat gluten (64).

Vital wheat gluten and Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +2263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7811.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +435.7%
Contains more WaterWater +795.4%
~equal in Carbs ~14.89g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1612.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Coleslaw DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 0.95g 148%
Selenium 39.7µg 72%
Iron 5.2mg 0.22mg 62%
Vitamin K 0µg 70.9µg 59%
Phosphorus 260mg 20mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.348g 30%
Copper 0.182mg 0.015mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Fats 1.85g 9.91g 12%
Calories 370kcal 153kcal 11%
Calcium 142mg 30mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg 9%
Sodium 29mg 203mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.599g 6%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.14mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 2.671g 6%
Fiber 0.6g 1.9g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.246mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Manganese 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 129mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.206mg 1%
Carbs 13.79g 14.89g 0%
Net carbs 13.19g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.