Calories in Wheat flour, white, cake, enriched
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Wheat flour, white, cake, enriched contains 362 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup unsifted, dipped (137 g) provides about 496 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 71% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 42% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 362 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.86 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.13 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 78 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 0.31 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.89 mg | 74% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.8 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.033 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 282 µg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 10.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 7.3 mg | 41% |
| Magnesium ? | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 85 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 105 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.63 mg | 28% |
| Selenium M | 4.9 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.2 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber1.7 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars0.31 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat0.86 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.13 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.073 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.38 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.56 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.29 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.14 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.23 g |
| Valine ? | 0.36 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.31 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.17 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.28 g |
| Proline ? | 0.91 g |
| Serine ? | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 3 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 12.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.39 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,515 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid M | 138 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 47 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Wheat flour
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat flour, whole-grain | 340 | 13.2 g | 72 g | 2.5 g |
| Wheat flour, all-purpose, enriched | 364 | 10.3 g | 76.3 g | 0.98 g |
| Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, self-rising, enriched | 354 | 9.9 g | 74.2 g | 0.97 g |
| Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched | 361 | 12 g | 72.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, unbleached | 364 | 10.3 g | 76.3 g | 0.98 g |
| Wheat flour, white (industrial), 10% protein, unbleached, enriched | 366 | 9.7 g | 76.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched | 363 | 11.5 g | 73.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, unenriched | 363 | 11.5 g | 73.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, unbleached, enriched | 363 | 11.5 g | 73.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Wheat flour, white (industrial), 13% protein, bleached, enriched | 362 | 13.1 g | 72.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat | 332 | 9.6 g | 74.5 g | 2 g |
| Wheat flour, white, tortilla mix, enriched | 405 | 9.7 g | 67.1 g | 10.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum flour, refined, unenriched | 357 | 9.5 g | 76.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Flour, rice, white, unenriched | 359 | 6.9 g | 79.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Rice flour, white, unenriched | 366 | 6 g | 80.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Brown rice, puffed | 377 | 7.8 g | 80.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Flour, pastry, unenriched, unbleached | 358 | 8.8 g | 77.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Rice, white, puffed | 371 | 6.9 g | 83.6 g | 0.97 g |
| Buckwheat, puffed, organic | 372 | 8.8 g | 79.9 g | 1.9 g |
| White rice, flour, pre-gelatinized | 379 | 8.8 g | 83.8 g | 1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in wheat flour?
100 g of wheat flour has 362 kcal. 1 cup unsifted, dipped (137 g): about 496 kcal.
How much protein is in wheat flour?
Wheat flour contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in 1 cup unsifted, dipped (137 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in wheat flour?
Wheat flour has 78 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.31 g of sugars.
How much fat is in wheat flour?
Wheat flour contains 0.86 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does wheat flour contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (74% DV), Folate (B9) (71% DV), Niacin (B3) (42% DV), iron (41% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in wheat flour?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169723. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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