Grains & pasta

Wheat flour, whole-grain

FDC 168893cup (120 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 65 · +1 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat flour, whole-grain is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 65 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 29 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (38% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (33% DV), an excellent source of protein (26% DV). Most of its 340 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.2 g · 15%Carb 72 g · 79%Fat 2.5 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories340 kcal17%
Total fat2.5 g3%
Saturated fat0.43 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate72 g26%
Dietary fiber11 g38%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium363 mg8%
Calcium34 mg3%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium137 mg33%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.71 mg5%

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FDC 168893

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber38% DV
Magnesium33% DV
Protein26% DV
Iron20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density65 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g11 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Wheat, hard whiteDensity 65 vs 65Bulgur, dryDensity 65 vs 65OatsDensity 65 vs 65

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