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 8.40
Flour 8.11
Carbs (g)
Flour 77.2
Flour 79.9
Fat (g)
Flour 1.91
Flour 0.951
Fiber (g)
Flour 13.7
Flour 5.40
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Flour, rye — 8.40g vs 8.11g 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 | 11.1 g | 8.28 g | +34% |
| Protein | 8.40 g | 8.11 g | +3% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.91 g | 0.951 g | +101% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.2 g | 79.9 g | -3% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 13.7 g | 5.40 g | +153% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.216 mg | 0.198 mg | +9% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | 0.115 mg | +48% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.16 mg | 5.63 mg | -79% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.164 mg | 0.582 mg | -72% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 41.2 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 32.2 mg | 44.1 mg | -27% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.54 mg | 12.0 mg | -79% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 95.4 mg | 73.7 mg | +30% |
| Phosphorus, P | 280 mg | 197 mg | +42% |
| Potassium, K | 434 mg | 1269 mg | -66% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 47.7 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.33 mg | 0.900 mg | +159% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.338 mg | 0.231 mg | +47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.13 mg | 0.676 mg | +215% |
| Selenium, Se | 16.6 ug | 1.42 ug | +1065% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 359 kcal | 361 kcal | = |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 351 kcal | 353 kcal | = |
| Nitrogen | 1.44 g | 1.30 g | +11% |
| Ash | 1.40 g | 2.71 g | -48% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 17.9 g | 16.5 g | +8% |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 13.0 g | 14.8 g | -12% |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 4.90 g | 1.79 g | +173% |
| Beta-glucan | 1.91 g | — | |
| Starch | 54.1 g | 62.7 g | -14% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 75.5 ug | 18.9 ug | +300% |
| Biotin | 8.98 ug | 0.976 ug | +819% |
* 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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