Wheat gluten vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and duck meat
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, and phosphorus; however, duck meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 47% more.
- Wheat gluten contains 2 times more selenium than duck meat. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, while duck meat contains 20µg.
- Wheat gluten contains less saturated fat.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1432.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +532.2% |
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8169.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 18.99g | 112% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 9.67g | 43% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 28.35g | 41% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 12.9g | 32% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.7mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.825mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 84mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.098mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.269mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.65g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 156mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.174mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.86mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.1µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.