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Wheat gluten vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Mustard different?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium, while Mustard is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mustard covers your daily need of Sodium 47% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains 3 times more Iron than Mustard. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, while Mustard contains 1.61mg.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Sodium.

Vital wheat gluten and Mustard, prepared, yellow types were used in this article.

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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
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Calcium +125.4%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +125.4%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +52%

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
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 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%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.5%
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Water +921%
Contains more Other +237%
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
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.5%
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Water +921%
Contains more Other +237%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1298.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.774
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1298.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.774

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 1.83g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 3.74g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 13.79g 5.83g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 60kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0g 0.92g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 4g Mustard
Calcium 142mg 63mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.61mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 260mg 108mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 29mg 1104mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.64mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.074mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 39.7µg 33.5µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 0µg 7µg Mustard
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.774g Wheat gluten
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1075mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard 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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.