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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Flour (average)

Flour and starch 344 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Flour (average) provides 344 kcal (1,460 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of carbohydrates (68.8 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Flour and starch” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

Flour (average)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein12 g 24%
Fat1.4 g 2%
Carbohydrates68.8 g 26%
Dietary fibre4.3 g 14%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy344 kcal (1,460 kJ)C17%
Protein12 gC24%
Fat1.4 gC2%
of which saturated fat0.3 gC2%
of which polyunsaturated0.7 gCn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates68.8 gC26%
of which sugars0.6 gC1%
Dietary fibre4.3 gC14%
Water14.7 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium12 mgC2%
Iron1.5 mgC11%
Magnesium39 mgC10%
Phosphorus130 mgC19%
Potassium190 mgC10%
Sodium2 mgC0%
Zinc1.2 mgC12%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgC0%
Vitamin B120 µgC0%
Vitamin C0 mgC0%
Folate20 µgC10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein24%
Fat2%
Carbohydrates26%
Dietary fibre14%
Phosphorus19%
Zinc12%
Iron11%
Magnesium10%
Folate10%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Spelt, fine flour (type 550)− 1.3 g− 0.2 g− 4 kcal
vs Spätzle flour− 0.9 g− 0.1 g− 3 kcal
vs Wheat flour, semi white, type 720− 1 g− 0.1 g+ 4 kcal
vs Wheat flour, white, type 400+ 0.5 g+ 0.3 g− 2 kcal
vs Wheat flour, high ash, type 1100− 1.5 g− 0.3 g+ 5 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Maize starchMaize starch354 kcalPotato starchPotato starch336 kcalSpelt, fine flour (type 550)Spelt, fine flour (type 550)348 kcalSpätzle flourSpätzle flour347 kcalWheat flour, semi white, type 720Wheat flour, semi white, type 720340 kcalWheat flour, white, type 400Wheat flour, white, type 400346 kcalWheat flour, high ash, type 1100Wheat flour, high ash, type 1100339 kcalBreadcrumbsBreadcrumbs373 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Flour (average)?
100 g of Flour (average) provides 344 kcal, i.e. 1,460 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Flour (average)?
100 g provides 12 g of protein, i.e. 24% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Flour (average)?
100 g contains 1.4 g of fat, of which 0.3 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Flour (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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