Wheat gluten vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Falafel
- Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Falafel is richer in Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 70% more than Falafel.
- Falafel has 2 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Falafel has 3.42mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +163% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3870% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +485% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +464.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +862.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +322.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6419.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +413.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.42mg |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 93µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.