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Wheat gluten vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat gluten and Eggplant

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, and Zinc, while Eggplant has more Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 23 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, while Eggplant contains 0.23mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Eggplant, raw.

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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 Calcium +1477.8%
Contains more Iron +2160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.3%
Contains more Zinc +431.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1477.8%
Contains more Iron +2160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.3%
Contains more Zinc +431.3%
Contains more Copper +124.7%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7569.4%
Contains more Fats +927.8%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Water +1025.6%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +7569.4%
Contains more Fats +927.8%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Water +1025.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 2.88g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 0.98g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.18g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 5.88g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 25kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0g 3.53g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 142mg 9mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.23mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 24mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 29mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.85mg 0.16mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.081mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 39.7µg 0.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 0µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.016g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.076g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.