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Wheat gluten vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Eggnog different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 65% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 26 times more Iron than Eggnog. While Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, Eggnog contains only 0.2mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Vital wheat gluten and Eggnog are the varieties used 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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
8
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Selenium +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +2500%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
Contains more Copper +1300%
Contains more Selenium +845.2%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Equal in Calcium - 130

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
:
12
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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
3
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +1551.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Fats +126.5%
Contains more Water +906.6%
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
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +1551.9%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Fats +126.5%
Contains more Water +906.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.6%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +734.6%

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 Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 8.05g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 4.55g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 13.79g 8.05g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 88kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0g 8.05g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 130mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 109mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 29mg 54mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.46mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.013mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 39.7µg 4.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 0µg 1µg Eggnog
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.591g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.198g Wheat gluten

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog 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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.