Flour vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flour and wheat Bread?
- Flour is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, yet wheat Bread is richer in manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 30% higher.
- Flour has 2 times more folate than wheat Bread. Flour has 183µg of folate, while wheat Bread has 86µg.
- Flour contains less sodium.
- Wheat Bread has a lower glycemic index than flour.
We used Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Bread, wheat, toasted types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +335.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +502.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1071.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 1.377mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.439mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 601mg | 26% |
| Folate | 183µg | 86µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 165mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 188mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.382mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 1.72g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.153mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.7g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.47mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 4.09mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 55.77g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.198mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 4.27g | 5% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 12.96g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.989g | 4% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 313kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 6.25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 22.1mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1.019g | 2% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 33.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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
46%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)