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Wheat gluten vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat gluten and ravioli

  • Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium, while ravioli has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% higher.
  • Ravioli contains 7 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while ravioli contains 0.74mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Ravioli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ravioli is 39, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.3%
Contains more IronIron +602.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1034.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132%

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%
Ravioli
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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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2930.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +886.7%
Contains more OtherOther +52%
~equal in Carbs ~13.64g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Ravioli DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 2.48g 145%
Selenium 39.7µg 3.5µg 66%
Iron 5.2mg 0.74mg 56%
Phosphorus 260mg 50mg 30%
Calories 370kcal 77kcal 15%
Sodium 29mg 306mg 12%
Calcium 142mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.102mg 8%
Manganese 0.176mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.06mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Folate 0µg 20µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.272mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.182g 4%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.36mg 4%
Copper 0.182mg 0.142mg 4%
Potassium 100mg 232mg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g 3%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.272g 0.723g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Fats 1.85g 1.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 0.418g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 13.79g 13.64g 0%
Net carbs 13.19g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.