Wheat gluten vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and dried fruit
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, and phosphorus; however, dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 72% higher.
- Dried fruit has 18 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, while dried fruit has 2.2µg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than dried fruit.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 | +158.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1704.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1062% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.5% |
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 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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2117.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +276.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +994.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 3.39g | 144% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.2µg | 68% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.66mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 1162mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.33mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 71mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 7.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.343mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 62.64g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.589mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.516mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.074g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.51g | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit 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 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.