Wheat gluten vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and vodka
- The amount of selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat in wheat gluten is higher than in vodka.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily need for selenium, 72% more than vodka.
- Vodka has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vodka is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +9900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1720% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 0g | 150% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0µg | 72% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.01mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 5mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.01mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 231kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0g | 0% |
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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.6 g
Other:
33.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +712.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3240% |
