Wheat gluten vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and nutmeg?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium and iron, yet nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 128% more.
- Wheat gluten has 25 times more selenium than nutmeg. While wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, nutmeg has only 1.6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
- The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Spices, nutmeg, ground types 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.
Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2381.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +632% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +464.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +152.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1187% |
Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1862.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +133% |
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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1964.1% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 75.16g | 5.84g | 139% |
Manganese | 2.9mg | 126% | |
Saturated fat | 0.272g | 25.94g | 117% |
Copper | 0.182mg | 1.027mg | 94% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 20.8g | 81% |
Selenium | 39.7µg | 1.6µg | 69% |
Fats | 1.85g | 36.31g | 53% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 183mg | 38% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.346mg | 29% |
Iron | 5.2mg | 3.04mg | 27% |
Folate | 0µg | 76µg | 19% |
Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.15mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
Carbs | 13.79g | 49.29g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.299mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 3.22g | 8% |
Calories | 370kcal | 525kcal | 8% |
Phosphorus | 260mg | 213mg | 7% |
Potassium | 100mg | 350mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
Calcium | 142mg | 184mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.35g | 3% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
Sodium | 29mg | 16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 13.19g | 28.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 2.99g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
68%

121%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.668g)
Which food is cheaper?

Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Nutmeg 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.