Wheat gluten vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wheat gluten and cinnamon
- Wheat gluten has more selenium and phosphorus; however, cinnamon is richer in fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for fiber is 210% more.
- Wheat gluten contains 13 times more selenium than cinnamon. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, while cinnamon contains 3.1µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Spices, cinnamon, ground.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +306.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1180.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +605.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.5% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1783.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +484.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
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
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1091.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 759% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 53.1g | 210% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 3.99g | 142% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 1002mg | 86% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 3.1µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 8.32mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 64mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 31.2µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 80.59g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.339mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.158mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.83mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.332mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.358mg | 7% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 247kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.068g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.345g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)