Whole Wheat
Whole Wheat is a type of grain commonly used in breads, cakes, cookies, biscuits, crackers, and much more!
The flavor profile for whole wheat can be described as earthy and nutty.
Whole Wheat contains over 17+ nutrients including 8 vitamins and 9 minerals. Whole Wheat is also sodium free and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Whole Wheat
There are 12 uses for whole wheat. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Cakes.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Crumbles, Cobblers, Crisps.
- Fried Doughs.
- Pancakes, Waffles, Crêpes.
- Pastas.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Slices, Bars.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming whole wheat.
- When selecting items containing whole wheat, always make sure to double-check the ingredients list – it should contain all the whole grains and no refined grains.
- Due to the allergic reactions to gluten, people with Celiac disease should all wheat products.
- Never go for a whole wheat item that has loosened packing. Get the ones that are well-sealed. Always store whole grain items in air-tight containers.
- Store it in a cool and dry place. Never store whole wheat or products made from whole wheat in a humid place near moisture.
- Whole wheat flour can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 or 3 months.
- Bake a tasty loaf of bread using whole wheat flour.
- Skip the refined flour and use whole wheat for your next stack of pancakes.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of whole wheat include: white wheat, sprouted wheat, spelt, rye, red wheat, pastry wheat, multigrain wheat, kamut, einkorn wheat, and bulgur wheat.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy whole wheat is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Wheat - Dried - Red
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
327
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 71g
55%
Dietary Fiber 12g
44%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 13g
27%
Manganese 222%
·
Selenium 129%
·
Copper 48%
·
Phosphorous 41%
·
Magnesium 41%
·
Niacin 39%
·
Thiamin 35%
·
Zinc 33%
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Vitamin B6 23%
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Pantothenic Acid 19%
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Iron 18%
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Riboflavin 11%
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Folate 10%
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Potassium 8%
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Choline 7%
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Vitamin E 7%
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Calcium 3%
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Vitamin K 2%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 9 micronutrients.
- Good source of 3 micronutrients.