Whole Wheat Bread vs. Grape Juice
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Grape Juice
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
grape juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and grape juice:
- Whole wheat bread has 55% less sugar than grape juice.
- 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 Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and grape juice has 77% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 96% |
| Fat | 14% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 66% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 36 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread has 55% less sugar than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and grape juice are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grape juice and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - grape juice has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.133 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 836% more calcium than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 900% more iron than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg 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, both whole wheat bread and grape juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 57 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape juice per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than grape juice per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and grape juice has 80% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or grape juice contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than grape juice - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.