Whole Wheat Bread vs. Garlic Powder
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Garlic Powder
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
garlic powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and garlic powder:
- Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Whole wheat bread has more niacin, however, garlic powder contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in calories. Garlic powder has 25% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and garlic powder has 331 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to garlic powder for protein. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for garlic powder, 18:80:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 80% |
| Fat | 14% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in carbohydrates. Garlic powder has 68% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in dietary fiber. Garlic powder has 22% more dietary fiber than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and garlic powder has 9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread and garlic powder contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and garlic powder has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in protein. Garlic powder has 24% more protein than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and garlic powder has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.67mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more niacin, however, garlic powder contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.796 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.743 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 1.654 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 30% more calcium than garlic powder - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in iron. Garlic powder has 126% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 419% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.022 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 1.667 G | 0.165 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Garlic Powder .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or garlic powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in calories. Garlic powder has 30% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and garlic powder has 331 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or garlic powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in carbohydrates. garlic powder has 70% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or garlic powder contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 30% more calcium than garlic powder - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or garlic powder contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in iron. Garlic powder has 130% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or garlic powder contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and garlic powder are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 420% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.