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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.

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 Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +1426.9%
Contains more Magnesium +184%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +189.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Selenium +1426.9%
Contains more Magnesium +184%
Contains more Potassium +128%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +189.6%

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.
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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +851.4%
Contains more Fats +418.9%
Contains more Water +712.1%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Carbs - 14.29
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +851.4%
Contains more Fats +418.9%
Contains more Water +712.1%
Contains more Other +62%
Equal in Carbs - 14.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2489.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Wheat gluten Hummus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 8.29g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 7.9g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 13.79g 14.29g Hummus
Calories 370kcal 166kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 6g Hummus
Calcium 142mg 38mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.44mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 260mg 176mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 29mg 379mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.182mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 39.7µg 2.6µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.582mg Hummus
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 0µg 83µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.437g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Hummus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus 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 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.

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.