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How Many Calories in Vital Wheat Gluten?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 105 kcal | 21.3g |
| 100g | 370 kcal | 75.2g |
A vital wheat gluten contains 370 calories per 100g. A typical ['100g serving', 100] (100g) provides about 370 calories. Vital Wheat Gluten is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Vital Wheat Gluten Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 75.2g | 75.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8g | 13.8g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 1.9g | 1.9g |
| of which Saturates | 0.3g | 0.3g |
| Fibre | 0.6g | 0.6g |
| Sodium | 29.0mg | 29mg |
| Potassium | 100.0mg | 100mg |
| Calcium | 142.0mg | 142mg |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 5.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 40µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (150% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (2% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- High in iron (29% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (72% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 18% DV
- Protein: 150% DV
- Carbohydrates: 5% DV
- Fibre: 2% DV
- Fat: 2% DV
- Saturated fat: 2% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 29% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 72% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Does vital wheat gluten fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 75.2g of protein per 100g, vital wheat gluten clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in vital wheat gluten per 100g?
Vital Wheat Gluten contains 370 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is vital wheat gluten high in calories?
A ('100g serving', 100) of vital wheat gluten (100g) has around 370 calories — roughly 18% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is vital wheat gluten good for weight loss?
Vital Wheat Gluten is fairly calorie-dense at 370 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A ('100g serving', 100) provides about 370 calories.
How much protein is in vital wheat gluten?
Vital Wheat Gluten contains 75.2g of protein per 100g.
Is vital wheat gluten a good source of fibre?
Vital Wheat Gluten is relatively low in fibre at 0.6g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does vital wheat gluten compare to cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, corn chex?
Vital Wheat Gluten has 370 calories per 100g, close to cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, corn chex at 370 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of vital wheat gluten for 20g of protein?
With 75.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 27g of vital wheat gluten to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to vital wheat gluten by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Wheat Gluten (this page) | 370 kcal | 75.2g | 13.8g | 1.9g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Corn Chex | 370 kcal | 6.4g | 85.0g | 2.4g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Multi-Grain Cheerios | 370 kcal | 8.3g | 81.4g | 4.1g |
| Cereals, Corn Grits, White, Regular and Quick, Enriched, Dry | 370 kcal | 7.7g | 79.1g | 1.8g |
| Cereals, Cream Of Rice, Dry | 370 kcal | 6.3g | 82.4g | 0.5g |
| Cereals, Cream Of Wheat, Regular, 10 Minute Cooking | 370 kcal | 10.5g | 76.5g | 1.5g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs | 370 kcal | 5.8g | 89.7g | 0.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.