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Wheat gluten vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat gluten and Taro

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 71% more than Taro.
  • Taro has 9 times less Iron than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Taro has 0.55mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Taro, 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 Calcium +230.2%
Contains more Iron +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Zinc +269.6%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Potassium +491%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +230.2%
Contains more Iron +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Zinc +269.6%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Potassium +491%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4910.7%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +91.9%
Contains more Water +761.5%
Contains more Other +20%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +4910.7%
Contains more Fats +825%
Contains more Carbs +91.9%
Contains more Water +761.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +875%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten Taro
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Taro Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 22.36g Taro
Protein 75.16g 1.5g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.2g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 26.46g Taro
Calories 370kcal 112kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.4g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 142mg 43mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.55mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 260mg 84mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 29mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.85mg 0.23mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.172mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 39.7µg 0.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 0µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.016g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.083g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Wheat gluten
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro 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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.