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Wheat gluten vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wheat gluten and truffle

  • Wheat gluten has more phosphorus; however, truffle is richer in fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Truffle covers your daily fiber needs 278% more than wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of truffle is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +654%
Contains more IronIron +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.183mg
~equal in Selenium ~43.4µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +712.5%
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429.4%
Contains more WaterWater +80.5%
Contains more OtherOther +121%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0.6g 70.1g 278%
Protein 75.16g 9.25g 132%
Manganese 1.951mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.844mg 65%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.267mg 39%
Carbs 13.79g 73.01g 20%
Potassium 100mg 754mg 19%
Magnesium 25mg 83mg 14%
Phosphorus 260mg 184mg 11%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.481mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg 9%
Iron 5.2mg 5.88mg 9%
Selenium 39.7µg 43.4µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.32mg 4%
Calories 370kcal 284kcal 4%
Calcium 142mg 159mg 2%
Fats 1.85g 0.73g 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 2.91g N/A
Copper 0.182mg 0.183mg 0%
Sodium 29mg 35mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Truffle
Truffle 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.