Whole Wheat Bread vs. Rosemary
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Rosemary
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
rosemary
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and rosemary:
- Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat bread has 69% less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin and niacin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has 102% more calories than rosemary - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to rosemary per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for rosemary, 9:56:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 56% |
| Fat | 14% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 52% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Rosemary has 91% more dietary fiber than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 304% more protein than rosemary - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole wheat bread has 69% less saturated fat than rosemary - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rosemary is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 217 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - rosemary has 146ug 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 rosemary - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and rosemary contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin and niacin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid. Both whole wheat bread and rosemary contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.804 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 208% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in iron. Rosemary has 166% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 190% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.414 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.414 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than rosemary per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.447 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 Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has 100% more calories than rosemary - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 50% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 210% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or rosemary contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in iron. Rosemary has 170% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 190% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.