Wheat gluten vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and icing
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% more.
- Wheat gluten contains less saturated fat.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of icing is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +2400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1344.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39600% |
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 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +777.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.8% |
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3015.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +881.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0g | 150% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.1µg | 72% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.16mg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 7.951g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 18mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.302mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 16.23g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 67.89g | 18% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 2.974g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 184mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 418kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.702g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing 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 ($)