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Seitan

Wheat gluten washed down to near-pure protein — the densest plant protein you can cook.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g141 kcal 25.0 g5.0 g 0.8 g1.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 17.7 g3.5 g 0.6 g1.1 g
Three ounces · 85 g120 kcal21.2 g4.2 g0.7 g1.3 g

Where the calories come from

protein 75%carbs 15%fat 10%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat—
Sodium—
Potassium—
Calcium—
Iron—
Magnesium—
Protein21 g · 42% DVFiber0.7 g · 2% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central where available (this entry keeps reference values). Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

120 gfor 30 g protein
169 kcalthose grams cost
0.8 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSeitan
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSeitan
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSeitan

Rank within protein concentrates

Whey protein20.3 gSpirulina19.8 gSeitan17.7 gMoringa9.2 g#3 of 4 in Protein concentrates · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Seitan0.8 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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