Plain White Flour by Essential Waitrose

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Plain White Flour

by Essential Waitrose 500g in Wheat flours Barcode 5000169011294
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unprocessed or minimally processed
Green-Score
a+
Environmental impact estimate

Plain White Flour by Essential Waitrose provides 352 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 10.5 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Wheat flours category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.2 g · Low
Saturated fat
1.4 g · Low
Sugars
1.8 g · Low
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 352 kcal 342
Total fat 2.2 g 1.6 +42%
Saturated fat 1.4 g 0.3 +354%
Carbohydrates 71.2 g 69.4
Total sugars 1.8 g 1.6 +10%
Added sugars 0 g 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 6.8 g 4.7 +44%
Protein 10.5 g 11
Salt 0 g 0.2 −100%

Category average across 1022 Wheat flours products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other wheat flours

Calories higher 23%
Sugars higher 32%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 1%
Protein top 60%
Fiber top 26%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Fortified wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten

Product details

Quantity
500g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169011294

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Plain White Flour?

Plain White Flour contains 352 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Plain White Flour?

Plain White Flour has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Plain White Flour healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Plain White Flour contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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