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Wheat gluten vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Mortadella

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11769% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 4 times more Iron than Mortadella. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, while Mortadella contains 1.4mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +168%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +168%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +147.1%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
10
Mortadella
Mortadella
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +359.1%
Contains more Carbs +352.1%
Contains more Fats +1272.4%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +189%
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
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +359.1%
Contains more Carbs +352.1%
Contains more Fats +1272.4%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +189%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 3.05g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 16.37g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 13.79g 3.05g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 311kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 18mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.4mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 97mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 29mg 1246mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.182mg 0.06mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 39.7µg 22.6µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 0µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 9.51g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.12g Mortadella

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

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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
0%
Wheat gluten
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella 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 cheaper?
?
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.