Wheat gluten vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and neufchâtel cheese
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper, while neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily need for selenium, 67% more than neufchâtel cheese.
- Wheat gluten contains 40 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.13mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
- Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, neufchatel.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +574.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1223.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +721.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1131.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +669.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
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
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3607.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 9.15g | 132% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 3µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.13mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 12.79g | 57% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 22.78g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 241µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.027mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 138mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 5.784g | 14% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 334mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.575mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.155mg | 12% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 253kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 3.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.609mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | N/A |
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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
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins