Flour vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Flour, rye is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Flour —
Flour —
Protein (g)
Flour 0.918
Flour 8.40
Carbs (g)
Flour 87.3
Flour 77.2
Fat (g)
Flour 0.494
Flour 1.91
Fiber (g)
Flour 4.83
Flour 13.7
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Flour, rye — 8.40g vs 0.918g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Flour, rye scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Flour | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.6 g | 11.1 g | -5% |
| Protein | 0.918 g | 8.40 g | -89% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.494 g | 1.91 g | -74% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 87.3 g | 77.2 g | +13% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.83 g | 13.7 g | -65% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.051 mg | 0.216 mg | -76% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.068 mg | 0.170 mg | -60% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.600 mg | 1.16 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.050 mg | 0.164 mg | -70% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 74.6 mg | 32.2 mg | +131% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.99 mg | 2.54 mg | +57% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.6 mg | 95.4 mg | -65% |
| Phosphorus, P | 39.2 mg | 280 mg | -86% |
| Potassium, K | 198 mg | 434 mg | -54% |
| Sodium, Na | 13.1 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.410 mg | 2.33 mg | -82% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.077 mg | 0.338 mg | -77% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.395 mg | 2.13 mg | -81% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 16.6 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 357 kcal | 359 kcal | -1% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 359 kcal | 351 kcal | +2% |
| Nitrogen | 0.157 g | 1.44 g | -89% |
| Ash | 0.715 g | 1.40 g | -49% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 7.66 g | 17.9 g | -57% |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 6.27 g | 13.0 g | -52% |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 1.39 g | 4.90 g | -72% |
| Beta-glucan | 0 g | 1.91 g | -100% |
| Starch | 79.7 g | 54.1 g | +47% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 2.53 ug | 75.5 ug | -97% |
| Biotin | 0.519 ug | 8.98 ug | -94% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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