Wheat gluten vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat gluten and hummus
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, and phosphorus; however, hummus is richer in copper, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 67% more than hummus.
- Hummus has 2 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while hummus has 2.44mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Hummus, commercial.
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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 | +273.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1426.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
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 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:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +851.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +418.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +712.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
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Carbs
~14.29g
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
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2489.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +346% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 7.9g | 135% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.6µg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.527mg | 38% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.44mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 34% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 6g | 22% |
| Folate | 0µg | 83µg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.613g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.18mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 379mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 176mg | 12% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 9.6g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.039g | 10% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 166kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.83mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.437g | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.582mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 14.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 8.29g | N/A |
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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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