Wheat gluten vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and crab
- Wheat gluten has more iron, while crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E.
- Crab covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 139% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 10 times more iron than crab. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, crab contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
- Crab has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of crab is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +940% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +347.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.2% |
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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +871.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
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
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.33µg | 139% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 17.88g | 115% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.814mg | 70% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.5mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 563mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.997mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.747mg | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 83kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 0µg | 51µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.84mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.156mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 42.9µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 234mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.258g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.74g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.201g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.129g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)