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Wheat gluten vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Papadum

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, however, Papadum is richer in Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 91% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 5 times more Selenium than Papadum. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Papadum contains 8.3µg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Papad.

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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 less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +984%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +448.4%
Equal in Calcium - 143
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 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +984%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +448.4%
Equal in Calcium - 143

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Water +135%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +334.2%
Contains more Other +683%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Water +135%
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Carbs +334.2%
Contains more Other +683%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 75.16g 25.56g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.25g Papadum
Carbs 13.79g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 370kcal 371kcal Papadum
Fiber 0.6g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 142mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 5.2mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 25mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 260mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 100mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 29mg 1745mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.182mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 39.7µg 8.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.472mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.285mg Papadum
Folate 0µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.084g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.148g Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Papadum
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
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1716mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.