Vital wheat gluten Nutrition Facts
Vital wheat gluten is a protein-rich ingredient often used to boost the texture of breads, seitan, and meat substitutes. It has a dense, chewy quality that works well in savory recipes.
Per serving, it contains 370 calories, 1.9g fat, 13.8g carbs, and 75.2g protein. That makes it especially appealing if you want a strong protein boost.
It also has 0.6g fiber and 0g sugar. Since the sugar is not high, it isn’t sweet, and the fiber isn’t high enough to make it especially filling.
Vital wheat gluten
Serving size: 100 g
Calories370kcal
Net Carbs13.2g
Protein75.2g
Fat1.9g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 81%
Carbs 15%
Fat 4%
What is this food made of?
Water 8%
Protein 76%
Carbs 14%
Fat 2%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score2Low
PRAL Score36.85Acidic
Amino Acid Score100%Complete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 370 | 19% | |
| Fat | 1.9 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 75.2 g | 150% |
Vitamins
Source: USDA FoodData Central