Wheat gluten vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and shallot different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, and copper; however, shallot is richer in vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat gluten is 70% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 4 times more iron than shallot. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, shallot contains only 1.2mg.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index (30) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Shallots, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2906.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +873.2% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1014.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1976.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
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 | 2.5g | 145% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 1.2µg | 70% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.2mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 60mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.345mg | 27% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 72kcal | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.2g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.088mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 34µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 334mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.039g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 16.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 7.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)