Grains & pasta

Wheat, soft white

FDC 169720cup (168 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 66 · +2 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wheat, soft white is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 66 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (45% DV), an excellent source of iron (30% DV), an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 340 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.7 g · 12%Carb 75.4 g · 83%Fat 2 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories340 kcal17%
Total fat2 g3%
Saturated fat0.37 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber13 g45%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium435 mg9%
Calcium34 mg3%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium90 mg21%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1 mg7%

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FDC 169720

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 fiber45% DV
Iron30% DV
Protein21% DV
Magnesium21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density66 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g13 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

BuckwheatDensity 66 vs 66Rye grainDensity 66 vs 66Wheat, hard red springDensity 67 vs 66

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