Wheat gluten vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat gluten and yeast?
- Wheat gluten is higher in selenium, yet yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 916% more.
- Wheat gluten has 5 times more selenium than yeast. While wheat gluten has 39.7µg of selenium, yeast has only 7.9µg.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types 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 | +373.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +402.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +855% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +834.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
40.44 g
Fats:
7.61 g
Carbs:
41.22 g
Water:
5.08 g
Other:
5.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +465% |
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
1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4664.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2662.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 10.99mg | 916% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2340µg | 585% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 4mg | 308% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 13.5mg | 270% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 40.2mg | 251% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.5mg | 115% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 26.9g | 105% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 40.44g | 69% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 7.94mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 7.9µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 637mg | 54% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.17mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.436mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 955mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.312mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 30mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 4.309g | 10% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 41.22g | 9% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 7.61g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.017g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.001g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 325kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 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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566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)