Wheat gluten vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat gluten and salsa
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and zinc; however, salsa is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 71% more than salsa.
- Salsa has 12 times less calcium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of calcium, while salsa has 12mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1083.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +766.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4910.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +825% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +993.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +657% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 1.5g | 147% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.4µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.24mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 30mg | 33% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 430mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.096mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 270mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.107g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.016g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.