Vital Wheat Gluten
One level US cup of vital wheat gluten weighs 120 g (4.2 oz). A tablespoon is 7.5 g. Per 100 g: 370 calories and 75.2 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz | 9.3 | 1.9 g | 0.35 g | 0.05 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz | 27.8 | 5.6 g | 1 g | 0.14 g |
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 1.1 oz | 111 | 22.6 g | 4.1 g | 0.57 g |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 1.4 oz | 148 | 30.1 g | 5.5 g | 0.76 g |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 222 | 45.1 g | 8.3 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 444 | 90.2 g | 16.6 g | 2.3 g |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.5 oz | 888 | 180 g | 33.1 g | 4.6 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 81% from protein, 15% from carbs and 5% from fat.
Vital Wheat Gluten gets most of its calories from protein: about 81% from protein, 15% from carbs and 5% from fat. One cup (120 g) has 444 calories, 90.2 g protein and 0.72 g fiber.
How to measure
Spoon it into the cup and level without packing. These are light, so small mistakes change the macros a lot. A scale is best.
For this ingredient: Spoon in and level without packing. It is light and fluffy.
Tips from the kitchen
- For seitan, mix about 1 part gluten with 0.8 parts broth by weight.
- Add 1 teaspoon per cup of flour to make bread dough chewier.
- Knead gently; overworking makes seitan rubbery.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of vital wheat gluten?
One level US cup of vital wheat gluten weighs about 120 g (4.2 oz). Spoon in and level without packing. It is light and fluffy.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vital wheat gluten?
One level tablespoon weighs about 7.5 g, and one teaspoon about 2.5 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of vital wheat gluten?
100 g has 75.2 g protein, 13.8 g carbs, 1.9 g fat and 370 calories.