Calories in
vital wheat gluten
370 kcal per 100 g Vital wheat gluten contains 370 calories per 100 grams. Per 100 g it provides 75.2 g protein, 13.8 g carbohydrate and 1.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 15% carbohydrate, 81% protein, 4% fat.
Full nutrition, per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 75.2 g |
| Total fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 29.0 mg |
| Potassium | 100.0 mg |
| Calcium | 142.0 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 8.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168147). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How vital wheat gluten compares
Among the 49 cereal grains and pasta items on this site, vital wheat gluten ranks 9 of 49 by calorie density, against a category average of 291 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 27% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 20.3 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
Questions
How many calories are in vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten contains 370 calories per 100 g. It also provides 75.2 g of protein, 13.8 g of carbohydrate and 1.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of vital wheat gluten?
By calories, vital wheat gluten is roughly 15% carbohydrate, 81% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
Is this figure exact for the vital wheat gluten I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Vital wheat gluten". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.