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Wheat gluten vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wheat gluten and Potato bread

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, and Iron, while Potato bread has more Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Selenium 55% more than Potato bread.
  • Wheat gluten contains 2 times more Iron than Potato bread. While Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of Iron, Potato bread contains only 2.25mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat gluten is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Bread, potato.

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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
4
:
6
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +317.9%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Potato bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +317.9%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
11
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Wheat gluten
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%
Potato bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
4
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Protein +501.3%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +241.3%
Contains more Water +309.1%
Contains more Other +275%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Potato bread
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Protein +501.3%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +241.3%
Contains more Water +309.1%
Contains more Other +275%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 75.16g 12.5g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 13.79g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 370kcal 266kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 9.38g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 142mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 5.2mg 2.25mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 260mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 100mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 29mg 375mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.182mg 0.094mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 39.7µg 9.5µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 0µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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 cheaper?
?
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.