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Wheat gluten vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and French fries

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 71% more than French fries.
  • French fries have 8 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while French fries have 18mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +688.9%
Contains more Iron +542%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +4311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +542%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +4311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479%

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 E +∞%
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 K +∞%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2091.3%
Contains more Fats +696.2%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +85%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +2091.3%
Contains more Fats +696.2%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Contains more Other +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3726.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.4%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3726.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.4%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten French fries Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 37.64g French fries
Protein 75.16g 3.43g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 13.79g 41.44g French fries
Calories 370kcal 312kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.3g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 142mg 18mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.81mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 260mg 125mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 29mg 210mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.5mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.124mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 39.7µg 0.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 0µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.336g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.