Whole Wheat Bread vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Butter, Unsalted
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
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted:
- Both whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted has 105.5 times less sugar than whole wheat bread.
- Butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than whole wheat bread, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- 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 Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 171% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to butter, unsalted per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | ~ |
| Fat | 14% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 105.5 times less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and whole wheat bread has 98% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and whole wheat bread has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 527% more Vitamin E than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 329% more calcium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 858% more potassium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than whole wheat bread per 100 grams, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 158 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 1.18 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 1.18 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.138 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 1.83 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 1.968 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 170% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.