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.
- Eggplant has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggplant is 30, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1477.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2160.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +431.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +983.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 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:
0.98 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
5.88 g
Water:
92.3 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7569.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +927.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1025.6% |
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +965.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0.98g | 148% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.3µg | 72% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.23mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 24mg | 34% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 25kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.081mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3g | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 22µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.281mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.076g | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 229mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.649mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.18g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 5.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.54g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.034g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 2.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% |
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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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)