Wheat gluten vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat gluten and eggs
- Wheat gluten has more iron, selenium, and phosphorus, while eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin D.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 202% higher.
- Eggs contain 4 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while eggs contain 1.19mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184% |
| Contains more IronIron | +337% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +998.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
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 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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +497.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1131.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +810% |
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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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2513.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 2mg | 202% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 12.58g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.19mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.513mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.398mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 30.8µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 3.267g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 10.61g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 172mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Folate | 0µg | 44µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 155kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.414g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 1.12g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 100mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.