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Vital wheat gluten calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of vital wheat gluten contains 370 calories, with 75.2 g of protein, 13.8 g of carbohydrate and 1.9 g of fat. It provides 0.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 81% Carbs 15% Fat 4%
How vital wheat gluten compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital wheat gluten | 370 kcal | 75.2 g | 13.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein-fortified spaghetti, dry | 374 kcal | 21.8 g | 65.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Wheat germ | 360 kcal | 23.2 g | 51.8 g | 9.7 g |
| Amaranth, uncooked | 371 kcal | 13.6 g | 65.3 g | 7 g |
| Teff, raw | 367 kcal | 13.3 g | 73.1 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition facts for vital wheat gluten
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 75.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in vital wheat gluten
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 39.7 µg | 72% |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 260 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.85 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common vital wheat gluten servings
How many calories in a portion of vital wheat gluten — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 370 kcal | 75 g | 14 g | 2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten has 370 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten contains 75.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is vital wheat gluten a good source of protein?
Vital wheat gluten provides 75.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 81% of its calories come from protein.
Are these vital wheat gluten calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168147 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
