Wheat gluten vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat gluten and sardine
- Wheat gluten has more iron; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin D, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 373% more than wheat gluten.
- Sardine has 2 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while sardine has 2.92mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 IronIron | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.7% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +518.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +627% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +332% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2380.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg | 373% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 24.62g | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.245mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 490mg | 33% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.92mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5.148g | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 382mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 52.7µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.227mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 11.45g | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.04mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.642mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 307mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 397mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 208kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | 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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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)