Wheat gluten vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and dulce de Leche?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, copper, and phosphorus, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
- Wheat gluten has 46 times more copper than dulce de Leche. While wheat gluten has 0.182mg of copper, dulce de Leche has only 0.004mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Dulce de Leche types in this article.
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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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2958.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1370.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
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 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 6.84g | 137% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.7µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.17mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.405mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.004mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 4.534g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.835mg | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 55.35g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 251mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 193mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 7.35g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 350mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 2.143g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 129mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.375g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +998.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +301.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +250.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1273.7% |
