Wheat gluten vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and horse meat
- Wheat gluten has more selenium and calcium, while horse meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 18 times more calcium than horse meat. While wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, horse meat contains only 8mg.
- Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1675% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +194.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +349.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +680.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83% |
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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1259% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.85g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.16µg | 132% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 28.14g | 94% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 13.5µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.84mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.82mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.33mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 175kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 379mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.9g | 7% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 6.05g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 2.12g | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 5.03mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 247mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.85g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 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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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.628g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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