Wheat gluten vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat gluten and dough
- Wheat gluten has more phosphorus, selenium, iron, and calcium, while dough has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
- Dough contains 3 times less calcium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, while dough contains 52mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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 | +173.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
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 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 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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +599.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +302.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.855g
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 10.75g | 129% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.71mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.427mg | 33% |
| Folate | 0µg | 123µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.817mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 602mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 105mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 28.6µg | 20% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.91mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 51.88g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.455mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 272kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 100mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.529g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.362g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.855g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.