Baguette vs. Whole Wheat Bread
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Whole Wheat Bread
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
whole wheat bread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and whole wheat bread:
- Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Baguette has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, whole wheat bread contains more Vitamin B6.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in calories. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for calories - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
| Baguette | Whole Wheat Bread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 65% |
| Fat | 8% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in carbohydrates. Baguette has 20% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 236% more dietary fiber than baguette - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in protein. Whole wheat bread has 24% more protein than baguette - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and whole wheat bread are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baguette and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, whole wheat bread contains more Vitamin B6. Both baguette and whole wheat bread contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Baguette | Whole Wheat Bread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.279 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 4.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 75 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 98% more calcium than baguette - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 56% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 97% more potassium than baguette - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Baguette | Whole Wheat Bread | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | 94 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Whole Wheat Bread | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.205 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.205 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Whole Wheat Bread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 1.667 G |
| Total | 0.794 G | 1.669 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in calories. Whole wheat bread is quite similar to whole wheat bread for calories - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in carbohydrates. baguette has 20% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or baguette contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 100% more calcium than baguette - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or baguette contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and baguette are high in iron. Baguette has 60% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.