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

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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and potato chips

  • Wheat gluten has more selenium and iron, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains 5 times more selenium than potato chips. While wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, potato chips contain only 8.1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.7%
Contains more IronIron +219%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +390.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +973.7%
Contains more WaterWater +331.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1770.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6207.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1402.5%

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 chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Potato chips DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 7g 136%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 12.17g 76%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Selenium 39.7µg 8.1µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.66mg 51%
Fats 1.85g 34.6g 50%
Saturated fat 0.272g 10.96g 49%
Iron 5.2mg 1.63mg 45%
Potassium 100mg 1275mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.827mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Fiber 0.6g 4.8g 17%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg 14%
Phosphorus 260mg 165mg 14%
Copper 0.182mg 0.306mg 14%
Carbs 13.79g 52.9g 13%
Calcium 142mg 24mg 12%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Magnesium 25mg 67mg 10%
Calories 370kcal 536kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.09mg 2%
Sodium 29mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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.

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.