Comparison

Plain Flour vs Wheat flour

Overall, Wheat flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPlain FlourWheat flour
Nutri-Score a —
NOVA group 1 1
Calories 357 kcal 348 kcal
Fat 1.7 g 1.1 g
Saturated fat 0.3 g 0.2 g
Sugars 0.1 g 1.1 g
Salt 0 g 0 g
Fiber 3.8 g 35 g
Protein 9.9 g 11 g
Additives00
AllergensGlutenGluten

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Wheat flour has 35% less fat (1.1 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Plain Flour has 91% less sugar (0.1 g vs 1.1 g).
  • Wheat flour has 89% more fiber (35 g vs 3.8 g).

Ingredients

Plain Flour

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin).

Wheat flour

wheat flour t55 - 100% wheat flour

FAQ

Which is healthier: Plain Flour or Wheat flour?

Overall, Wheat flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Wheat flour has fewer calories: 348 kcal versus 357 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Plain Flour has less sugar: 0.1 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.

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