What is Wheat Flour? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Wheat Flour?

Wheat flour is a product made by finely milling wheat grains until they form a powder-like substance. Wheat flour is denser than powder and comes as whole wheat flour; a semi-dense flour with a beige color and full flavor. All- purpose flour is refined, white, lighter in texture and more bland in flavor. There are other varieties of wheat flour with these two being the most common. The flavor is mild and nutty. Wheat flour is used in the making of a huge number of foods across all cuisines. It is used as a binder as well as the basis for breads, baked goods and coating for breaded meats and vegetables. It is used in sauces and even some candies.

What does Wheat Flour Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

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Wheat Flour Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup137g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	495kcal	25%
Fats	3g	4%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	100g	33%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	16g	21%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	3mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Gold Medal Premium Quality All Natural Whole Wheat Flour For Baking, 5 lb

^$6¹²

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic 100% Whole Wheat Flour, 80 Ounce

^$7³⁹

Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour, 80 Oz

^$6²⁵

Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour, (Pack of 4), 320 Ounce

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KING ARTHUR Whole Wheat Blend Flour, 32 OZ

^$4⁹⁸

King Arthur, 100% Whole Wheat Flour, 100% Whole Grain, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, 5 Pounds

^$14⁹⁷

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Wheat Flour?

1 Cup of Wheat Flour contains 16 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Wheat Flour?

1 Cup of Wheat Flour contains 100 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Wheat Flour?

1 Cup of Wheat Flour contains 3 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Wheat Flour?

1 Cup of Wheat Flour contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Wheat Flour?

There are 495 calories in 1 Cup of Wheat Flour.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Wheat Flour?

There are 33 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Wheat Flour.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Wheat Flour?

There are 11 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Wheat Flour.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Wheat Flour?

There are 102 calories in 1 oz of Wheat Flour.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Wheat Flour?

There are 1637 calories in 1 pound of Wheat Flour.