
10/07/2025
When it comes to flours, people tend to assume whole wheat flour is healthier than white flour. But are they really that different? Cup for cup, both whole wheat flour and white flour contain around 400 calories. What makes whole wheat flour different from white is the processing.
White flour goes through a process where it loses its natural nutrients. Because of this, it's oftentimes enriched with added nutrients after processing. While this is a step in the right direction, the nutrients aren't in their natural form, nor at the level, you'll find in whole wheat flour.