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Wheat gluten vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat gluten and hash browns different?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than hash browns.
  • Wheat gluten contains 9 times more iron than hash browns. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while hash browns contain 0.6mg.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.

Vital wheat gluten and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2813.2%
Contains more FatsFats +821.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +500.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4917.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +599.4%

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 Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Hash browns DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 2.58g 145%
Selenium 39.7µg 0.4µg 71%
Iron 5.2mg 0.6mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.665g 32%
Phosphorus 260mg 98mg 23%
Sodium 29mg 566mg 23%
Fats 1.85g 17.04g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 7.827g 19%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg 14%
Calcium 142mg 19mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.137mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.54g 10%
Copper 0.182mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg 8%
Fiber 0.6g 2.7g 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Potassium 100mg 355mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Calories 370kcal 272kcal 5%
Carbs 13.79g 28.88g 5%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.36mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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 ($)

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.