Whole Wheat Bread vs. Beer
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Beer
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
beer
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and beer:
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and beer has 84% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and beer has 43 calories.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Beer | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 33% |
| Fat | 14% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 64% |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and beer has 92% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beer has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than beer - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and beer has 0.46g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and beer are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than beer - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Beer | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than beer - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than beer - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and beer has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 752% more potassium than beer - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and beer has 27mg of potassium.
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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or beer contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and beer has 80% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and beer has 43 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or beer have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and beer has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and beer has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or beer contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than beer - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and beer has 4mg of calcium.