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Wheat gluten vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between wheat gluten and cream pie

  • Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, cream pie is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 3 times more iron than cream pie. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while cream pie contains 1.49mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.2%
Contains more IronIron +249%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61%

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 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1711.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1111.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.8%
Contains more WaterWater +313.7%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4602.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.9%

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 Cream pie
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 Cream pie DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 4.15g 142%
Selenium 39.7µg 6µg 61%
Saturated fat 0.272g 12.449g 55%
Iron 5.2mg 1.49mg 46%
Fats 1.85g 22.41g 32%
Phosphorus 260mg 79mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 7.336g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg 11%
Sodium 29mg 266mg 10%
Carbs 13.79g 38.44g 8%
Calcium 142mg 66mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.5µg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.087mg 7%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Copper 0.182mg 0.118mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.232mg 5%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.44mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.605mg 4%
Choline 17.9mg 3%
Potassium 100mg 161mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.149g 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Calories 370kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.177g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.