Wheat gluten vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and fruitcake
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc; however, fruitcake is richer in fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 69% more.
- Wheat gluten contains 5 times more phosphorus than fruitcake. Wheat gluten contains 260mg of phosphorus, while fruitcake contains 52mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +264% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1885% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2491.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +391.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.5% |
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~1.1g
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2592.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.2% |
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 2.9g | 145% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2µg | 69% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.07mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 52mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.323g | 17% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 61.6g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 9.1g | 11% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.791mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 153mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)