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Wheat gluten vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wheat gluten and Pork Meat

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, and Calcium, while Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 79% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains 24 times more Calcium than Pork Meat. While Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, Pork Meat contains only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2266.7%
Contains more IronIron +352.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg
~equal in Selenium ~38.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 6% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +89.7%
Contains more WaterWater +747%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +755.1%

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 Pork Meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Pork Meat Opinion
Calories 370kcal 143kcal Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 26.17g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.51g Pork Meat
Net carbs 13.19g 0g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 0g Wheat gluten
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Wheat gluten
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Pork Meat
Magnesium 25mg 29mg Pork Meat
Calcium 142mg 6mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 421mg Pork Meat
Iron 5.2mg 1.15mg Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.111mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 260mg 267mg Pork Meat
Sodium 29mg 57mg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 39.7µg 38.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Wheat gluten
Choline 88.9mg Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.198g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.506g Wheat gluten
Tryptophan 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.