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Wheat gluten vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat gluten and Tonic water?

  • Wheat gluten is richer than Tonic water in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% more.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water types 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 Calcium +14100%
Contains more Iron +51900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Iron +51900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +2933.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%

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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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +1011%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +900%
Contains more Water +1011%

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 Tonic water
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 8.8g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 0g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 8.8g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 34kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 8.8g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 1mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.01mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.85mg 0.1mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.006mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.001mg Tonic water
Selenium 39.7µg 0µg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0g Tonic water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.