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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
65% 30% 5%
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.
Wheat gluten Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.