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Wheat gluten vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat gluten and salami

  • Wheat gluten has more iron, while salami has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 74% higher.
  • Salami contains 3 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while salami contains 1.56mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of salami is 28, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +846.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.7%

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.
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%
Salami
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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% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 A ~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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +244%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +474.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
Contains more WaterWater +451.1%
Contains more OtherOther +366%

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
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7032.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Salami DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 21.85g 107%
Sodium 29mg 1740mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg 63%
Iron 5.2mg 1.56mg 46%
Manganese 0.978mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.272g 9.316g 41%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.053mg 38%
Fats 1.85g 25.9g 37%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.459mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.367mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 11.127g 27%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.357mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.201mg 24%
Copper 0.182mg 0.357mg 19%
Zinc 0.85mg 2.93mg 19%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Selenium 39.7µg 31.3µg 15%
Calcium 142mg 15mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.529g 11%
Phosphorus 260mg 191mg 10%
Potassium 100mg 316mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Carbs 13.79g 2.4g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg 3%
Calories 370kcal 336kcal 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Salami
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
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.