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Vital wheat gluten

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Vegan Dairy-free Contains Wheat

Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Vital wheat gluten's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

18%

370 kcal Calories

150%

75.2 g Protein

13.8 g Carbs

1.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 24/100

How many beneficial nutrients Vital wheat gluten delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Vital wheat gluten come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

370 kcal / serving

15% from carbs

Carbs 15%

13.8 g per serving
Fat 4%

1.9 g per serving
Protein 81%

75.2 g per serving

What Vital wheat gluten is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Protein150% Selenium72% Iron29% Phosphorus21% Copper20% Calcium11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	13.8 g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.6 g	2%
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.9 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.3 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	48.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	763.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	243.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	11.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	150.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	763.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	75.2 g	150%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	0%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	0%
Niacin (B3)	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	0%
Folate (B9)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.0 mg	0%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	142.0 mg	11%
Iron	5.2 mg	29%
Magnesium	25.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	260.0 mg	21%
Potassium	100.0 mg	2%
Sodium	29.0 mg	1%
Zinc	0.9 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Selenium	39.7 mcg	72%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.0 g	—

About Vital wheat gluten

Vital wheat gluten is the protein of wheat, isolated and dried into a fine powder. It is made by washing the starch out of wheat dough until only the stretchy gluten remains, which is then dried and ground. Bakers add a spoonful to give breads more rise and chew, and it is the foundation of seitan, the chewy meat substitute popular in vegetarian and vegan cooking.

At about 370 calories per 100 grams, it is extraordinarily high in protein — among the most protein-dense plant ingredients sold — with little carbohydrate or fat. As pure wheat gluten, however, it is precisely the substance that people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity must avoid entirely; it is one of the most concentrated dietary sources of gluten that exists.

Added in small amounts to bread dough, it strengthens the crumb and helps wholegrain and low-gluten flours rise. Mixed with water and seasonings and then simmered or steamed, it becomes seitan — a dense, savory, high-protein food that takes on the flavors it is cooked with and stands in for meat in many dishes.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vital wheat gluten?

There are 370 calories in 100 g of Vital wheat gluten, or about 370 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Vital wheat gluten?

Vital wheat gluten contains 75.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Vital wheat gluten?

Vital wheat gluten has 13.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Vital wheat gluten?

Vital wheat gluten provides 1.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Vital wheat gluten a good source of?

Vital wheat gluten is an excellent source of Protein (150% DV), Selenium (72% DV), Iron (29% DV), Phosphorus (21% DV) and Copper (20% DV) and a good source of Calcium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.