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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 sandwiches?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in iron, selenium, phosphorus, and copper, yet fish sandwiches are 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 sandwiches. While wheat gluten has 0.182mg of copper, fish sandwiches have 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.8%
Contains more IronIron +246.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%

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
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 ProteinProtein +630.4%
Contains more FatsFats +573%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.5%
Contains more WaterWater +490.7%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1563.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 10.29g 130%
Iron 5.2mg 1.5mg 46%
Selenium 39.7µg 18µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 6.257g 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 29mg 602mg 25%
Phosphorus 260mg 116mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.21mg 18%
Fats 1.85g 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.15mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 0µg 46µg 12%
Copper 0.182mg 0.075mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Calcium 142mg 37mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1.949g 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.37mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 2.595g 6%
Calories 370kcal 257kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Carbs 13.79g 26.69g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.49mg 3%
Potassium 100mg 206mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Fiber 0.6g 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 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.