Whole Wheat Bread vs. Tumeric

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Tumeric


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 tumeric (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and tumeric:

  • Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat bread and tumeric is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 18% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for tumeric, 12:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Wheat Bread Tumeric
Protein 20% 12%
Carbohydrates 66% 80%
Fat 14% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 55% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 207% more dietary fiber than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Whole wheat bread and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in protein. Whole wheat bread has 38% more protein than tumeric - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Whole wheat bread and tumeric contain similar amounts of saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both tumeric and whole wheat bread are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Whole wheat bread and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin E

Tumeric has 10 times more Vitamin E than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole wheat bread and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole wheat bread and tumeric contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Whole Wheat Bread Tumeric
Thiamin 0.279 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.131 MG 0.15 MG
Niacin 4.042 MG 1.35 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.336 MG 0.542 MG
Vitamin B6 0.263 MG 0.107 MG
Folate 75 UG 20 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 63% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.

iron

Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 21 times more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.

potassium

Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 804% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Tumeric
alpha linoleic acid 0.205 G 0.084 G
Total 0.205 G 0.084 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Tumeric
other omega 6 ~ 0.081 G
linoleic acid 1.667 G 0.672 G
Total 1.667 G 0.753 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .

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FAQ

Does whole wheat bread or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in calories. Tumeric has 20% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.

Does whole wheat bread or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 60% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.

Does whole wheat bread or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 60% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.

Does whole wheat bread or tumeric contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 21 times more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.

Does whole wheat bread or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 800% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.

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