Whey vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between whey and wheat gluten?
- Whey is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and zinc.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 69% higher.
- Whey has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.
We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Vital wheat gluten 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 PotassiumPotassium | +61% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +553.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +465.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1989.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1035.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8742.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +413.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7263.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 0.85g | 75.16g | 149% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 39.7µg | 69% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 5.2mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 260mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.182mg | 20% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 370kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 142mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 13.79g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 1.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 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
9%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals