Wheat gluten vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and molasses?
- Wheat gluten is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and iron, yet molasses are richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 52% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 8 times more phosphorus than molasses. Wheat gluten has 260mg of phosphorus, while molasses have 31mg.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Molasses types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +193.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +738.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +123% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +868% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1364% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +387.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1520% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0g | 150% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.67mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 242mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 17.8µg | 40% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 1464mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.487mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 31mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 74.73g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.804mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 4.72mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 205mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.05g | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 290kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.032g | 0% |
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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses 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 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.