Wheat gluten nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Vital wheat gluten
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Wheat gluten
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 64 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 370 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 13 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 41.9 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2015issue3/2015_issue3_oxalate_seitan.php | 54 mg |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 100% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 90% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 84% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 80% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 79% of foods
Wheat gluten calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 370 |
Wheat gluten Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 150%
75.2 g of 50 g
75.2 g (150% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 3%
1.9 g of 65 g
1.9 g (3% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
13.8 g of 300 g
13.8 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.2 g of 2,000 g
8.2 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1 g
1 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Fiber content ratio for Wheat gluten
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
0.6 g
Other:
13 g
All nutrients for Wheat gluten per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% | 20% |
7.9 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 75g | 179% | 0% |
26.7 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 1.9g | 3% | 68% |
18 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 13g | N/A | 40% |
4.1 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 14g | 5% | 42% |
2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | 43% |
5.6 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% | 16% |
1.1 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 100mg | 3% | 83% |
1.5 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 5.2mg | 65% | 10% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | 55% |
4 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 33% |
1.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 8% | 57% |
7.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 37% | 21% |
1.4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% | 78% |
16.9 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Selenium | 40µg | 72% | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.27g | 1% | 75% |
21.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.16g | N/A | 79% |
62.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | N/A | 50% |
58.2 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
2.8%
Total Fat
1.9g
1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.27g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.3%
Sodium 29mg
4.6%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
2.4%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
75g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
142mg
14%
Iron
5.2mg
65%
Potassium
100mg
2.9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.