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Wheat gluten vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Jelly bean

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat in Wheat gluten is higher than in Jelly bean.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 70% more than Jelly bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Candies, jellybeans.

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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 +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +6400%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Selenium +3509.1%
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 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +6400%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Selenium +3509.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +578.4%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3600%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Carbs +578.4%

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 Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 75.16g 0g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.05g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 370kcal 375kcal Jelly bean
Sugar 0g 70g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0.2g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 3mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.13mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 2mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 4mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 37mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 50mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.05mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.028mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 39.7µg 1.1µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.008mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Jelly bean
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
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 70g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.