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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Wheat flour, bakery, type 550

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

100 g of Wheat flour, bakery, type 550 provides 344 kcal (1,460 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of carbohydrates (69.5 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Flour and starch” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

Wheat flour, bakery, type 550

The essentials for 100 g

Protein12 g 24%
Fat1.3 g 2%
Carbohydrates69.5 g 27%
Dietary fibre3.2 g 11%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy344 kcal (1,460 kJ)C17%
Protein12 gA24%
Fat1.3 gA2%
of which saturated fat0.3 gA2%
of which polyunsaturated0.7 gAn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates69.5 gA27%
of which sugars0.3 gA0%
Dietary fibre3.2 gA11%
Water15.1 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium11 mgA1%
Iron1.5 mgA11%
Magnesium34 mgA9%
Phosphorus120 mgA17%
Potassium180 mgA9%
Sodium2 mgA0%
Zinc1.1 mgA11%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate16 µgA8%

* 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%
Carbohydrates27%
Dietary fibre11%
Phosphorus17%
Zinc11%
Iron11%
Magnesium9%
Potassium9%

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− 0.3 g− 4 kcal
vs Wheat flour, white, type 400+ 0.5 g+ 0.2 g− 2 kcal
vs Spätzle flour− 0.9 g− 0.2 g− 3 kcal
vs Breadcrumbs− 0.7 g− 0.8 g− 29 kcal
vs Corn semolina, dried+ 3.2 g+ 0.2 g− 6 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Wheat flour, bakery, type 550?
100 g of Wheat flour, bakery, type 550 provides 344 kcal, i.e. 1,460 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Wheat flour, bakery, type 550?
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 Wheat flour, bakery, type 550?
100 g contains 1.3 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 “Wheat flour, bakery, type 550” 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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