Wheat flour
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 76.3 g |
Wheat flour is a finely milled powder made from wheat grain, used raw as an ingredient rather than eaten on its own. It is the foundational ingredient in bread, pasta, pastry, cakes and countless other baked and cooked goods across nearly every cuisine. Per 100 g, wheat flour provides 364 kcal, 10.9 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat, 76.3 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of dietary fibre, with very little sugar (0.6 g). It is a notable source of folate at 335.1 mcg per 100 g, along with 5.9 mg of niacin, 108 mg of phosphorus and 33.9 mcg of selenium. No glycemic index value is provided for raw flour in this form. Wheat flour is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy-free and Mediterranean dietary patterns, but is not appropriate for gluten-free diets.
How many calories in wheat flour?
Wheat flour contains 364 kcal per 100 g. A typical tablespoon of flour weighs around 8–10 g, contributing roughly 29–36 kcal, though most flour is consumed as part of a cooked dish rather than measured in isolation.
How much folate is in wheat flour?
Wheat flour contains 335.1 mcg of folate per 100 g, which is a substantial amount relative to many common foods. Much of this in commercially sold flour often comes from fortification, so the exact level can vary by brand and country.
Is wheat flour gluten-free?
No, wheat flour contains gluten and is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance. It is absent from the gluten-free diet category entirely, and alternatives such as rice flour or certified gluten-free oat flour are typically used as substitutes.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 76.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.59 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.37 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.14 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.77 g |
| Trans | 0.003 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.037 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.73 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 15.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108 mg |
| Potassium | 107 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.72 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.68 mg |
| Selenium | 33.9 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.060 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.30 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.79 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.44 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 335 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 10.4 mg |
