Wheat gluten vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and pecan pie?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium, yet pecan pie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
- Wheat gluten has 4 times more calcium than pecan pie. While wheat gluten has 142mg of calcium, pecan pie has only 32mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +343.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1433.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
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
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7067.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +604.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 4.9g | 141% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 12µg | 50% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.48mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5.71g | 33% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 22.2g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 11.181g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 94mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.188mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 52.2g | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.479mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 262mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Folate | 0µg | 26µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.847mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 412kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 100mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | 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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.717g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.