Whole Wheat Flour vs. Lemon
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Lemon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
lemon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and lemon:
- Both lemon and whole wheat flour are high in dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and lemon has 91% less calories than whole wheat flour - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is similar to lemon for protein, carbs and fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for lemon, 10:84:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 84% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 87% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and whole wheat flour are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 368% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 774% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and whole wheat flour are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lemon and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 518% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 186% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 394mg 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, both whole wheat flour and lemon contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 11 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
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 Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or whole wheat flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and whole wheat flour has 332 calories.
Does lemon or whole wheat flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or whole wheat flour contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 520% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron.
Does lemon or whole wheat flour contain more potassium?
Whole wheat flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium.