Whole Wheat Bread vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Honey
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
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and honey:
- Both whole wheat bread and honey are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- 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 Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and honey are high in calories. Honey has 15% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Honey | |
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| Protein | 20% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 100% |
| Fat | 14% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole wheat bread and honey are high in carbohydrates. Honey has 90% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 36 times more dietary fiber than honey - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and whole wheat bread has 92% less sugar than honey - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than honey - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and honey are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than honey - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey 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 | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than honey - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 495% more iron than honey - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 342% more potassium than honey - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg 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 Honey .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Honey (Honey) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and honey are high in calories. Honey has 20% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole wheat bread and honey are high in carbohydrates. honey has 90% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or honey contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than honey - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.