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Wheat gluten vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Muffin?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 4 times more Iron than Muffin. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Muffin has 1.3mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
Contains more Potassium +21%

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
:
12
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +1573.9%
Contains more Fats +768.6%
Contains more Carbs +284.3%
Contains more Water +204.4%
Contains more Other +48%
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +1573.9%
Contains more Fats +768.6%
Contains more Carbs +284.3%
Contains more Water +204.4%
Contains more Other +48%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2991%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900.4%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2991%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 75.16g 4.49g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 13.79g 53g Muffin
Calories 370kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 142mg 44mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.3mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 146mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 29mg 336mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.37mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.06mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 39.7µg 8.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 0µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.2g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 2.844g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.