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Wheat gluten vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat gluten and Endive

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium, however, Endive is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 193% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Endive contains 199 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Endive contains 0.2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Endive, 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 +173.1%
Contains more Iron +526.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Copper +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Contains more Potassium +214%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
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 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Calcium +173.1%
Contains more Iron +526.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +828.6%
Contains more Copper +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Contains more Potassium +214%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79

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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Endive
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 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 +5912.8%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +311.6%
Contains more Water +1043.8%
Contains more Other +41%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +5912.8%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +311.6%
Contains more Water +1043.8%
Contains more Other +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

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 Endive
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 Endive Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 0.25g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 1.25g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.2g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 3.35g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 17kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.25g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g Endive
Calcium 142mg 52mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.83mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 28mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 29mg 22mg Endive
Zinc 0.85mg 0.79mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.099mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 39.7µg 0.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0mg 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 0mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg Endive
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Endive
Folate 0µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 0µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.004g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.087g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive 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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.