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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
5
:
5
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +352.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.1%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +321%
Contains more Zinc +184.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Selenium - 38.2
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +352.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.1%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +321%
Contains more Zinc +184.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Selenium - 38.2

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
8
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Wheat gluten
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%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
3
:
2
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Protein +187.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Water +747%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +187.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Water +747%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +755.1%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 13.19g 0g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 26.17g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.51g Pork Meat
Carbs 13.79g 0g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 143kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 6mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.15mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 260mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 100mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 29mg 57mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.182mg 0.111mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 39.7µg 38.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pork Meat
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
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
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.033g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.198g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.506g Wheat gluten
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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.