Whole Wheat Bread vs. Egg Noodles
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Cooked Egg Noodles
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
cooked
egg noodles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and egg noodles:
- Both whole wheat bread and egg noodles are high in calories.
- Egg noodle has 14.9 times less sugar than whole wheat bread.
- Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle 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 Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and egg noodles are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has 92% more calories than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and egg noodle has 138 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to egg noodles for fat. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for egg noodles, 13:73:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 73% |
| Fat | 14% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 42% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 517% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodle has 14.9 times less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 194% more protein than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and egg noodles are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and whole wheat bread are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whole wheat bread has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg noodle has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and egg noodles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 2.077 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 84 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 758% more calcium than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 70% more iron than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 505% more potassium than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg 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 egg noodles contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.028 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.522 G |
| Total | 1.667 G | 0.523 G |
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 Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or egg noodles contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and egg noodles are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has 90% more calories than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and egg noodle has 138 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or egg noodles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 40% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or egg noodles contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than egg noodle - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.