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Wheat gluten vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat gluten and Smoked salmon different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smoked salmon is 136% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 13 times more Calcium than Smoked salmon. While Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, Smoked salmon contains only 11mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less Sodium.

Vital wheat gluten and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
7
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +1190.9%
Contains more Iron +511.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +174.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +1190.9%
Contains more Iron +511.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +174.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains more Copper +26.4%

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
:
11
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Water +778%
Contains more Other +440%
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
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +133.5%
Contains more Water +778%
Contains more Other +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
1
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 0g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 18.28g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 13.79g 0g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 117kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 11mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 164mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 29mg 672mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.31mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 39.7µg 32.4µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 0µg 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.929g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.