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Wheat gluten vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat gluten and Jalapeño

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium, while Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 99 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Jalapeño contains 0.4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +1980%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +507.1%
Contains more Copper +295.7%
Contains more Selenium +9825%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +1980%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +507.1%
Contains more Copper +295.7%
Contains more Selenium +9825%
Contains more Potassium +148%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%

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 A +∞%
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 +∞%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8159.3%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +112.2%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Water +1018.2%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +8159.3%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +112.2%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Water +1018.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 3.7g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 0.91g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.37g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 6.5g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 29kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0g 4.12g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 142mg 12mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.25mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 26mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 29mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.85mg 0.14mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.046mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 39.7µg 0.4µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 0µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 0µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.029g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.112g Wheat gluten
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño 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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.