Wheat gluten vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and turnip?
- Wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and zinc, yet turnip is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 71% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 17 times more iron than turnip. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while turnip has 0.3mg.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +863% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5571.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8251.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1020.4% |
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
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1428.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0.9g | 149% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0.7µg | 71% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.3mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 27mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 28kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.085mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.053g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 191mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 6.43g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip 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 ($)