Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Wheat flour, white, type 400

Flour and starch 346 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Wheat flour, white, type 400 provides 346 kcal (1,470 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of carbohydrates (71 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Flour and starch” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein11.5 g 23%

Fat1.1 g 2%

Carbohydrates71 g 27%

Dietary fibre3.2 g 11%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	346 kcal (1,470 kJ)C	17%
Protein	11.5 gA	23%
Fat	1.1 gA	2%
of which saturated fat	0.3 gA	2%
of which polyunsaturated	0.6 gA	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	71 gA	27%
of which sugars	0.3 gA	0%
Dietary fibre	3.2 gA	11%
Water	12.5 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gE	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	5 mgA	1%
Iron	0.6 mgA	4%
Magnesium	14 mgA	4%
Phosphorus	62 mgA	9%
Potassium	170 mgA	9%
Sodium	2 mgA	0%
Zinc	0.5 mgA	5%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin C	0 mgA	0%
Folate	10 µgA	5%

* 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.

Protein23%

Fat2%

Carbohydrates27%

Dietary fibre11%

Phosphorus9%

Potassium9%

Zinc5%

Folate5%

Iron4%

Quick comparison

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

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Flour (average)	− 0.5 g	− 0.3 g	+ 2 kcal
vs Spelt, fine flour (type 550)	− 1.8 g	− 0.5 g	− 2 kcal
vs Breadcrumbs	− 1.2 g	− 1 g	− 27 kcal
vs Flour, white and semi-white (average)	− 0.5 g	− 0.2 g	+ 1 kcal
vs Wheat flour, bakery, type 550	− 0.5 g	− 0.2 g	+ 2 kcal

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

Wheat flour, semi white, type 720340 kcal

Buckwheat flour343 kcal

Flour (average)344 kcal

Spelt, fine flour (type 550)348 kcal

Breadcrumbs373 kcal

Spätzle flour347 kcal

Rye flour Type 815334 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Wheat flour, white, type 400?

100 g of Wheat flour, white, type 400 provides 346 kcal, i.e. 1,470 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Wheat flour, white, type 400?

100 g provides 11.5 g of protein, i.e. 23% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Wheat flour, white, type 400?

100 g contains 1.1 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, white, type 400” 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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