Wheat gluten vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and steak different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in iron, selenium, and phosphorus; however, steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 2 times more iron than steak. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, steak contains only 2.4mg.
- Wheat gluten has less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than wheat gluten (64).
Vital wheat gluten and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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 | +1083.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +645.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| 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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +928.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +577.9% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5778.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 24.85g | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 6.34mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 8.443g | 37% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.4mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 19.02g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.301mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 31.8µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 163mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.085mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 271kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.896g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)