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Wheat gluten vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat gluten and Mothbeans

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Mothbeans has more Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 67% higher.
  • Mothbeans contains 47 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Mothbeans contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
6
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Selenium +1317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +316%
Contains more Potassium +204%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.164
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +4633.3%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Selenium +1317.9%
Contains more Magnesium +316%
Contains more Potassium +204%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.164

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
2
:
8
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Mothbeans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Protein +862.4%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Carbs +52%
Contains more Water +744.3%
Contains more Other +45%
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
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +862.4%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Carbs +52%
Contains more Water +744.3%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

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 Mothbeans
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 20.96g Mothbeans
Protein 75.16g 7.81g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.55g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 20.96g Mothbeans
Calories 370kcal 117kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 3mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 3.14mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 260mg 150mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 29mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 0.85mg 0.59mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.164mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 39.7µg 2.8µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.124mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.023mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.668mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg Mothbeans
Folate 0µg 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.05mg Mothbeans
Isoleucine 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.044g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.256g Wheat gluten

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans 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 ($)

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.