Honey vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between honey and flour?
- Flour is richer than honey in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and fiber.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 65% more.
- The glycemic index of honey is lower.
We used Honey and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1004.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +752.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4137.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4779.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +544.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +372.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3343.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
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Carbs
~76.31g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.785mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 33.9µg | 60% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 4.64mg | 53% |
| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 183µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg | 5.904mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.494mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.682mg | 26% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 10.33g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 108mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.144mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.438mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 304kcal | 364kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.413g | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.98g | 2% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 82.4g | 76.31g | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.2g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 82.12g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)