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Wheat gluten vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat gluten and Sesame

  • Wheat gluten has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 433% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +586.6%
Contains more Iron +179.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1304%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Potassium +368%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +811.8%
Contains more Copper +2142.9%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Selenium +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +586.6%
Contains more Iron +179.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1304%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Potassium +368%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +811.8%
Contains more Copper +2142.9%

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
8
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Wheat gluten
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Protein +323.9%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +2584.9%
Contains more Carbs +70.1%
Contains more Other +346%
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Protein +323.9%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +2584.9%
Contains more Carbs +70.1%
Contains more Other +346%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2588%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2588%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 11.65g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 17.73g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 13.79g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 370kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 142mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 5.2mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 25mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 260mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 100mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 29mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 0.85mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.182mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 39.7µg 34.4µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 0µg 97µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.272g 6.957g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.