Wheat gluten vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and hamburgers
- Wheat gluten has more iron and phosphorus; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Wheat gluten contains 2 times more phosphorus than hamburgers. Wheat gluten contains 260mg of phosphorus, while hamburgers contain 136mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.6% |
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 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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +676.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +420.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79% |
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3422.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 17.08g | 116% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.44µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.365mg | 34% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 5.096g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 14.36g | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.87mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 136mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.217mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 414mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 56µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 5.495g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.091mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 295kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 226mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 24.1g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0% |
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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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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.