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Nutritional Density
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Vital Wheat Gluten

Vital Wheat Gluten is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based
Vital Wheat Gluten, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of vital wheat gluten for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 370 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Vital Wheat Gluten
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy370 kcal370 kcal100 kcal
Protein75.2 g75.2 g20.3 g
Carbohydrate13.8 g13.8 g3.7 g
Fat1.9 g1.9 g0.5 g
Fibre0.6 g0.6 g0.2 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of vital wheat gluten, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Vital Wheat Gluten
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0%
Thiamin0 mg0 mg0%
Riboflavin0 mg0 mg0%
Niacin0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg0%
Folate0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg0 mg0%
Minerals
Calcium142 mg142 mg11%
Iron5.2 mg5.2 mg29%
Magnesium25 mg25 mg6%
Phosphorus260 mg260 mg21%
Potassium100 mg100 mg2%
Sodium29 mg29 mg1%
Zinc0.85 mg0.85 mg8%
Selenium39.7 µg39.7 µg72%
Copper0.18 mg0.18 mg20%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Vital wheat gluten

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat vital wheat gluten?

  • A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
  • Vital Wheat Gluten is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

  • Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

  • Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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