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Wheat gluten vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat gluten and meatball

  • Wheat gluten has more selenium and iron; however, meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, folate, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 78% higher.
  • Meatball has 50 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in sodium.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than meatball.

Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +468%
Contains more IronIron +140.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4862.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.4%
Contains more FatsFats +386.5%
Contains more WaterWater +607.3%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1302.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Meatball DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 21g 108%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.938mg 78%
Selenium 39.7µg 0.8µg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Copper 0.182mg 0.706mg 58%
Iron 5.2mg 2.16mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.666g 26%
Sodium 29mg 550mg 23%
Folate 0µg 78µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.5mg 16%
Fiber 0.6g 4.6g 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.2mg 15%
Calcium 142mg 25mg 12%
Phosphorus 260mg 344mg 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.73mg 12%
Fats 1.85g 9g 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.5mg 10%
Calories 370kcal 197kcal 9%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.8mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.425g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 2.188g 5%
Carbs 13.79g 8g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 180mg 2%
Net carbs 13.19g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.