Wheat gluten vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and peanuts different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium; however, peanuts are richer in copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 107% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 6 times more selenium than peanuts. While wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, peanuts contain only 7.2µg.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
- Peanuts have a lower glycemic index (13) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Peanuts, all types, raw are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +54.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +451.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +572% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +605% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +528.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.9% |
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 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 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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2561.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| 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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15557.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1820.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.144mg | 107% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 25.8g | 99% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 15.558g | 98% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 12.066mg | 75% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 49.24g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 24.426g | 61% |
| Folate | 0µg | 240µg | 60% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 7.2µg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 8.33mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.64mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.767mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 168mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 8.5g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.348mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 6.279g | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 3.27mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 705mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 376mg | 17% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 567kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 4.58mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 16.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0% |
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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75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut 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.