Ingredient swap
Textured Vegetable Protein vs Vital Wheat Gluten
Textured Vegetable Protein has 50 g protein and 330 calories per 100 g; vital wheat gluten has 75.2 g and 370. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of textured vegetable protein (96 g) ≈ ¾ cup of vital wheat gluten.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Textured Vegetable Protein | Vital Wheat Gluten |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 better | 370 |
| Protein | 50 g | 75.2 gbetter |
| Carbs | 33 g | 13.8 gbetter |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 17 gbetter | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g | 0 gbetter |
| Sodium | 10 mgbetter | 29 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 96 g | 120 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use vital wheat gluten instead of textured vegetable protein?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of textured vegetable protein (96 g) ≈ ¾ cup of vital wheat gluten.
Which has more protein?
Vital Wheat Gluten, with 75.2 g per 100 g versus 50 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Textured Vegetable Protein, with 330 calories per 100 g.