Vital wheat gluten nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g81% of calories
- Carbs3.9g15% of calories
- Fat0.5g4% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Vital wheat gluten (1 oz, 28 g) has 105 calories, with 21 g of protein, 3.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (81% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV) and selenium (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein43%
- Selenium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron18%
- Phosphorus11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 74 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 11 μg | 20% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 105 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vital wheat gluten?
One serving of Vital wheat gluten (1 oz) has 105 calories, which works out to 369 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Vital wheat gluten high in protein?
Yes. It has 21 g of protein per serving, and 81% of its calories come from protein (20 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Vital wheat gluten keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vital wheat gluten?
8.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Vital wheat gluten?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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