Wheat gluten vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and ham?
- Wheat gluten is richer in iron and selenium, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 63% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 4 times more iron than ham. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while ham has 1.48mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1675% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.8% |
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 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 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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +819.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +725.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337% |
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1579.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 20.93g | 108% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.754mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1203mg | 51% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.48mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 19.5µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.023mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.88mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.202mg | 16% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 145kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 196mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.403mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.81g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 2.62g | 6% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 5.53g | 6% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 287mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.