Wheat gluten vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wheat gluten and Macadamia
- Wheat gluten has more Selenium, and Iron, while Macadamia has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Macadamia covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 100% more than Wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 11 times more Selenium than Macadamia. While Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, Macadamia contains only 3.6µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat gluten is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+67.1%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.3%
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Selenium
+1002.8%
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Magnesium
+420%
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Potassium
+268%
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Sodium
-82.8%
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Zinc
+52.9%
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Copper
+315.4%
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+67.1%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.3%
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Selenium
+1002.8%
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Magnesium
+420%
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Potassium
+268%
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-82.8%
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Zinc
+52.9%
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Copper
+315.4%
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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Vitamin E
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
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Folate
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+850.2%
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Water
+502.9%
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Fats
+3995.7%
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+14%
Equal in Carbs - 13.82
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
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1 g
Protein:
7.91 g
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75.77 g
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13.82 g
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1.36 g
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1.14 g
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Protein
+850.2%
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+502.9%
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+3995.7%
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+14%
Equal in Carbs - 13.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37641.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.502 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 5.22g |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 7.91g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 75.77g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 13.82g |
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| Calories | 370kcal | 718kcal |
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| Starch | 1.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 4.57g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 85mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.69mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 130mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 368mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.756mg |
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| Manganese | 4.131mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 1.195mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.473mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.758mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.275mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 0.602mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg |
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| Valine | 0.363mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 12.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 58.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.502g |
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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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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia 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.