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Wheat gluten vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat gluten and Fish sandwich?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 46% more.
  • Wheat gluten has 2 times more Copper than Fish sandwich. While Wheat gluten has 0.182mg of Copper, Fish sandwich has only 0.075mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat gluten is lower.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this article.

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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 Calcium +283.8%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +283.8%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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
Contains more Protein +630.4%
Contains more Fats +573%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Water +490.7%
Contains more Other +113%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +630.4%
Contains more Fats +573%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Water +490.7%
Contains more Other +113%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1563.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.5%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1563.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.5%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 75.16g 10.29g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 13.79g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 370kcal 257kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.53g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 142mg 37mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.5mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 260mg 116mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 29mg 602mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.49mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.075mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 39.7µg 18µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 0µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.08g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.949g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Fish sandwich
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%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.