Wheat gluten vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and margarine different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc; however, margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 78% higher.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
- Margarine has a lower glycemic index (0) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +455.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| 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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46875% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1870% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4262.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24821.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2900.2% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 24.302g | 157% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 0.16g | 150% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 80.71g | 121% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 38.877g | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 93µg | 78% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0µg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 15.189g | 68% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.06mg | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 9mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 5mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 717kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 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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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)