Wheat, durum vs Bread, cracked-wheat

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Wheat, durum 339 kcal Bread, cracked-wheat 260 kcal
Calories
339 kcal 260 kcal
Protein
13.7 g 8.7 g
Carbs
71.1 g 49.5 g
Fiber
~ 5.5 g
Fat
2.5 g 3.9 g
Sodium
2 mg 538 mg

Key takeaways

  • Bread, cracked-wheat has 23% fewer calories (260 kcal vs 339 kcal).
  • Wheat, durum has more protein (13.7 g vs 8.7 g).
  • Bread, cracked-wheat has more carbs (49.5 g vs 71.1 g).
  • Wheat, durum has more fat (2.5 g vs 3.9 g).
  • Wheat, durum has more sodium (2 mg vs 538 mg).
MacronutrientsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Calories 339 kcal 260 kcal
Protein 13.7 g 8.7 g
Total Fat 2.5 g 3.9 g
Total Carbohydrate 71.1 g 49.5 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 5.5 g
Water 10.9 g 35.8 g
CarbohydratesWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Total Carbohydrate 71.1 g 49.5 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 5.5 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Total Fat 2.5 g 3.9 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3 g 1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g 0.7 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 48.0 mg 33.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 930.0 mg 648.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Protein 13.7 g 8.7 g
Histidine 322.0 mg 193.0 mg
Isoleucine 533.0 mg 338.0 mg
Leucine 934.0 mg 606.0 mg
Lysine 303.0 mg 244.0 mg
Methionine 221.0 mg 148.0 mg
Phenylalanine 681.0 mg 419.0 mg
Threonine 366.0 mg 261.0 mg
Tryptophan 176.0 mg 112.0 mg
Valine 594.0 mg 387.0 mg
Alanine 427.0 mg 306.0 mg
Arginine 483.0 mg 348.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 617.0 mg 433.0 mg
Cystine 286.0 mg 190.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 4,743.0 mg 2,770.0 mg
Glycine 495.0 mg 321.0 mg
Proline 1,459.0 mg 922.0 mg
Serine 667.0 mg 417.0 mg
Tyrosine 357.0 mg 253.0 mg
VitaminsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.4 mg 0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 6.7 mg 3.7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) 43.0 mcg 61.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.9 mg 0.5 mg
MineralsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Calcium 34.0 mg 43.0 mg
Iron 3.5 mg 2.8 mg
Magnesium 144.0 mg 52.0 mg
Phosphorus 508.0 mg 153.0 mg
Potassium 431.0 mg 177.0 mg
Sodium 2.0 mg 538.0 mg
Zinc 4.2 mg 1.2 mg
Copper 0.6 mg 0.2 mg
Manganese 3.0 mg 1.4 mg
Selenium 89.4 mcg 25.3 mcg
SterolsWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherWheat, durumBread, cracked-wheat
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Ash 1.8 g 2.1 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Wheat, durum or Bread, cracked-wheat?

Bread, cracked-wheat has fewer calories: 339 kcal for Wheat, durum vs 260 kcal for Bread, cracked-wheat per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Wheat, durum or Bread, cracked-wheat?

Wheat, durum has more protein: 13.7 g for Wheat, durum vs 8.7 g for Bread, cracked-wheat per 100 g.

Is Wheat, durum or Bread, cracked-wheat healthier?

Bread, cracked-wheat is lower in calories, and Wheat, durum is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.