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Wheat gluten vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat gluten and feta

  • Wheat gluten has more iron and selenium, while feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
  • Feta contains 8 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while feta contains 0.65mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, feta.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +468.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Feta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1050.3%
Contains more WaterWater +573.4%
Contains more OtherOther +420%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2863.5%

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 Feta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Feta DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 14.21g 122%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.272g 14.946g 67%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.844mg 65%
Iron 5.2mg 0.65mg 57%
Selenium 39.7µg 15µg 45%
Sodium 29mg 917mg 39%
Calcium 142mg 493mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.424mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Fats 1.85g 21.28g 30%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.967mg 19%
Zinc 0.85mg 2.88mg 18%
Copper 0.182mg 0.032mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.154mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 4.623g 11%
Phosphorus 260mg 337mg 11%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.991mg 6%
Calories 370kcal 264kcal 5%
Carbs 13.79g 4.09g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.591g 1%
Potassium 100mg 62mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Feta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 888mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.