Wheat gluten vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and smoothie different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in iron and calcium; however, smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 63% higher.
- Smoothie has a lower glycemic index (44) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +246.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6060.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1001% |
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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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 1.22g | 148% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.15mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 24.5mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 37kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 41mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.816mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5% | |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 8.16g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 7.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 29mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 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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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (29 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)