Wheat gluten vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Wheat gluten and Soybean meal
- Wheat gluten has more Selenium, while Soybean meal has more Copper, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 202% higher.
- Soybean meal contains 12 times less Selenium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Soybean meal contains 3.3µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Soy meal, defatted, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +1103% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1124% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2390% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +998.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +458% |
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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +162.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.268g
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 49.2g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 2.39g |
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 35.89g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 35.89g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 306mg |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 244mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 2490mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 13.7mg |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 5.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 701mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 3.8mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.691mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.587mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.976mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.569mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 303µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.268g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 0.409g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.653mg |
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| Threonine | 1.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.18mg |
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| Leucine | 3.66mg |
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| Lysine | 2.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.606mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg |
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| Histidine | 1.212mg |
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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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58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)