Whole Wheat Bread vs. Green Tea
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Green Tea
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
green tea
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and green tea:
- 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 Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to green tea per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for green tea, 100:0:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 100% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | ~ |
| Fat | 14% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green tea has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than green tea - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and green tea are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and green tea contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than green tea - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and green tea contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than green tea - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than green tea - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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 Green Tea .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is whole wheat bread or green tea better for protein?
Whole wheat bread is a fantastic source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than green tea - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does whole wheat bread or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does whole wheat bread or green tea contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.