Wheat gluten vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and wheat different?
- Wheat gluten is richer in iron, while wheat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 90% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index (64) than wheat (50).
Vital wheat gluten and Wheat, durum types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +317.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +476% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +389.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +415.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78% |
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
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 131% | |
| Protein | 75.16g | 13.68g | 123% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 89.4µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.738mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.553mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.419mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 508mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.419mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 4.16mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 144mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.52mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.935mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 71.13g | 19% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Folate | 0µg | 43µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 339kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 2.47g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.978g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.344g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)