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Wheat gluten vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Vermicelli?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 193% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 33 times more Potassium than Vermicelli. Wheat gluten has 100mg of Potassium, while Vermicelli has 3mg.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Vermicelli, made from soy 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 +158.2%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +47%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +952.7%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +158.2%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +47%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +398.8%
Contains more Copper +952.7%

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 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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75060%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +497%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +458%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +75060%
Contains more Fats +1750%
Contains more Carbs +497%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +458%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1875.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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 Vermicelli
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 Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 75.16g 0.1g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0.1g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 370kcal 331kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 17.44g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 142mg 55mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 1.81mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 2mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 20mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 3mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.85mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.182mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 39.7µg 27µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin K 0µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.013g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.041g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.