Wheat gluten vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and jerky
- Wheat gluten has more selenium; however, jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 89% higher.
- Jerky has 4 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, while jerky has 10.7µg.
- Wheat gluten is lower in saturated fat.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than jerky.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 | +610% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +497% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +854.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1283.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +584% |
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7146.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.8% |
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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| Sodium | 29mg | 2081mg | 89% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 33.2g | 84% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 8.11mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 10.7µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 10.85g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 25.6g | 37% |
| Folate | 0µg | 134µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 407mg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 597mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.179mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.154mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 20mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.142mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.732mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 5.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 410kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 11g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | 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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 2052mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins