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Wheat gluten vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Edam

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, and Selenium, however, Edam is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 87% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Edam has 12 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Edam has 0.44mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
4
:
6
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +1081.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +405.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Contains more Calcium +414.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +88%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1081.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +405.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Contains more Calcium +414.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +88%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
11
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Protein +200.8%
Contains more Carbs +864.3%
Contains more Fats +1402.7%
Contains more Water +406.8%
Contains more Other +322%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Protein +200.8%
Contains more Carbs +864.3%
Contains more Fats +1402.7%
Contains more Water +406.8%
Contains more Other +322%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5108.3%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5108.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Edam Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 1.43g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 24.99g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 13.79g 1.43g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 357kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 1.43g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 731mg Edam
Iron 5.2mg 0.44mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 260mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 100mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 29mg 812mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.182mg 0.036mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 39.7µg 14.5µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 0µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 17.572g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.665g Wheat gluten

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Wheat gluten
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.