Wheat gluten vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and sockeye salmon different?
- Wheat gluten is richer in iron and calcium, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 13 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, while sockeye salmon contains 11mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index (64) than sockeye salmon (0).
Vital wheat gluten and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +1190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +336% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
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 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
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +721.1% |
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1094.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.47µg | 186% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 26.48g | 97% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.827mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 10.123mg | 63% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.52mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.274mg | 25% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.246mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.157mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.076mg | 12% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 156kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 436mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 35.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 305mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 5.57g | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1.864g | 4% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.327g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.969g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.697g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye 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.