Wheat gluten vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and water
- Water contains less iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, zinc, and magnesium than wheat gluten.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 65% higher.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than water.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten and Beverages, water, tap, well.
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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 | +2400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1037.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
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.
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:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1118.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 0g | 150% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 0kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.016mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.01mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)