Flour vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flour and spread
- Flour has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, spread has more vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 51% higher.
- Spread has 92 times less folate than flour. Flour has 183µg of folate, while spread has 2µg.
- Flour is lower in saturated fat.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index than spread.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +487.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2523.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +249.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
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 | +356.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +268.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9050% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +499% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +539.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1669.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +405.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +504.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8617.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +521.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.172mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.79mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1013mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 9.7µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.026mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.134mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 5.977g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 1.73mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 17.34g | 25% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 11.94g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 7.584g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 2.565g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 7.66g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 110mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.279mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.822g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.