Whole Wheat Flour vs. Butter, Unsalted

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour 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 flour 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 flour and butter, unsalted:

  • Both whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
  • Butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than whole wheat flour, however, whole wheat flour contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted.
  • Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
  • Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 116% more calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to butter, unsalted per calorie. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Wheat Flour Butter, Unsalted
Protein 11% 1%
Carbohydrates 84% ~
Fat 5% 100%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.

Protein

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Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 9.6g 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 flour has 99% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 0.43g 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 flour has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than whole wheat flour - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Butter, unsalted has 338% more Vitamin E than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.

Whole Wheat Flour Butter, Unsalted
Thiamin 0.297 MG 0.005 MG
Riboflavin 0.188 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 5.347 MG 0.042 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.011 MG 0.11 MG
Vitamin B6 0.191 MG 0.003 MG
Folate 28 UG 3 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.17 UG

Minerals

calcium

Whole wheat flour has 38% more calcium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 184 times more iron than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.

potassium

Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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 flour per 100 grams, however, whole wheat flour contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Flour Butter, Unsalted
beta-carotene 5 UG 158 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 220 UG ~


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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does whole wheat flour or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both whole wheat flour and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 120% more calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.

Does whole wheat flour or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.

Does whole wheat flour or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 184 times more iron than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.

Does whole wheat flour or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Whole wheat flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.