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Wheat gluten vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Mackerel different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 3 times more Iron than Mackerel. While Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, Mackerel contains only 1.57mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Vital wheat gluten and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +846.7%
Contains more Iron +231.2%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +846.7%
Contains more Iron +231.2%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Potassium +301%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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 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 B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +862.7%
Contains more Water +549.6%
Contains more Other +407%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Protein +215.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +862.7%
Contains more Water +549.6%
Contains more Other +407%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4391%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.9%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4391%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 0g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 23.85g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 13.79g 0g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 262kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 15mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.57mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 260mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 100mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 29mg 83mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.182mg 0.094mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 39.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 0µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 4.176g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.