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Wheat gluten vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Brazil nut

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3413% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Brazil nut has 2 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Brazil nut has 2.43mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 Iron +114%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1404%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +559%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.6%
Contains more Copper +857.7%
Contains more Selenium +4728.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Calcium +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1404%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +559%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +377.6%
Contains more Copper +857.7%
Contains more Selenium +4728.7%

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.
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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 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +424.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +139.8%
Contains more Fats +3527%
Contains more Other +242%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +424.9%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +139.8%
Contains more Fats +3527%
Contains more Other +242%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2912.2%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2912.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 4.24g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 14.32g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 13.79g 11.74g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0g 2.33g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 142mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 5.2mg 2.43mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 260mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 100mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 29mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.85mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.182mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 39.7µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 0mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 0µg 22µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.272g 16.134g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Brazil nut
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%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.