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Wheat gluten vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and tilsit cheese

  • Wheat gluten has more iron and selenium, while tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten contains 23 times more iron than tilsit cheese. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, tilsit cheese contains only 0.23mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Cheese, tilsit.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +2160.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +633.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1304.3%
Contains more WaterWater +422.7%
Contains more OtherOther +387%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4474.4%

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 24.41g 102%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Saturated fat 0.272g 16.775g 75%
Iron 5.2mg 0.23mg 62%
Calcium 142mg 700mg 56%
Selenium 39.7µg 14.5µg 46%
Fats 1.85g 25.98g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg 34%
Phosphorus 260mg 500mg 34%
Sodium 29mg 753mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.359mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 249µg 28%
Zinc 0.85mg 3.5mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 7.136g 17%
Copper 0.182mg 0.026mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.346mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.061mg 5%
Folate 0µg 20µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.065mg 5%
Carbs 13.79g 1.88g 4%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Calories 370kcal 340kcal 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.205mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 100mg 65mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.721g 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Tilsit cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.