Whole Wheat Bread vs. Black Coffee
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Black Coffee
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
black coffee
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and black coffee:
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to black coffee per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for black coffee, 60:40:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Black Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 40% |
| Fat | 14% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and black coffee are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Black Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 75 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 50 times more calcium than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Black Coffee .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is whole wheat bread or black coffee better for protein?
Whole wheat bread is a fantastic source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does whole wheat bread or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or black coffee contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 50 times more calcium than black coffee - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.