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Wheat gluten vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Vegetable?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper, yet Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 6 times more Iron than Vegetable. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of Iron, while Vegetable has 0.82mg.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +534.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +119.3%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Contains more Potassium +69%
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 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Calcium +468%
Contains more Iron +534.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +119.3%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Contains more Potassium +69%

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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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 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 +2528%
Contains more Fats +1133.3%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Water +915%
Equal in Carbs - 13.09
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +2528%
Contains more Fats +1133.3%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Water +915%
Equal in Carbs - 13.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 8.69g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 2.86g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.15g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 13.09g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 65kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 3.12g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 4.4g Vegetable
Calcium 142mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.82mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 51mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 169mg Vegetable
Sodium 29mg 35mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.49mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.083mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 39.7µg 0.3µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.071mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.12mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.851mg Vegetable
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.074mg Vegetable
Folate 0µg 19µg Vegetable
Vitamin K 0µg 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.031g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.01g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.072g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Vegetable
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
36%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.