Wheat gluten vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat gluten and soybean raw
- Wheat gluten has more selenium; however, soybean raw is richer in copper, iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K.
- Soybean raw covers your daily copper needs 164% more than wheat gluten.
- Soybean raw has 2 times less selenium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, while soybean raw has 17.8µg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of soybean raw is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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 | +123% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1020% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1697% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +811% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
36.49 g
Fats:
19.94 g
Carbs:
30.16 g
Water:
8.54 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +977.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387% |
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Water
~8.54g
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
2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.255 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2723.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1289.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.658mg | 164% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 15.7mg | 131% |
| Manganese | 2.517mg | 109% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 375µg | 94% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 36.49g | 77% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.874mg | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 11.255g | 70% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.87mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 704mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 280mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 1797mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 17.8µg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 4.89mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 9.3g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.377mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 19.94g | 28% |
| Choline | 115.9mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.793mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 277mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 2.884g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.404g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.623mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.85mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 30.16g | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 446kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 20.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 7.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.971mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.309mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.706mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 2.122mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.029mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.097mg | 0% |
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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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83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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244%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)