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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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
protein
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
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 Tumeric .
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.