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 for 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.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than wheat gluten (64).
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 CalciumCalcium | +846.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +301% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +862.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +407% |
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
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4391% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg | 792% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 23.85g | 103% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.57mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.85mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.46mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.412mg | 32% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 17.81g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.3g | 23% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 51.6µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.99mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.159mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.094mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 401mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 262kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 278mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
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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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217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins