Wheat gluten vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat gluten and soybeans
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, while soybeans have more copper, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin K, magnesium, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% higher.
- Soybeans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybeans is 14, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +443.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +244% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +415% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 18.21g | 114% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 7.3µg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5.064g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.407mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.285mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.234mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 19.2µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 86mg | 15% |
| Folate | 0µg | 54µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.155mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 515mg | 12% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 8.97g | 11% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 172kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.297g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1.981g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 245mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.399mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 8.36g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 5.14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0% |
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:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +312.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +662.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
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
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1169.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +525.2% |
