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Wheat flour (type 405)

Wheat flour (type 405)

Carb Check

Carbs
72g
Carbs
Fiber
4g
Fiber
Net Carbs
68g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
14.4g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
85
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
12.2
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Wheat flour (type 405)
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Wheat flour (type 405)

  • Water
    11.0g
  • Fiber
    4.0g
  • Carbs
    72.0g
  • Fat
    1.0g
  • Protein
    11.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Not present
Purine
Low
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
High
Oxalate
Low
Goitrogen
Low
Sulfite
Low
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Not present

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Wheat flour (type 405) is high in carbohydrates at 72g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 20g delivers 14.4g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Wheat flour (type 405) provides 343 kcal, 11g of protein, and 1g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 68 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 85 (high)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 12.2
  • Sodium: 2 mg

With 72g of carbohydrates per 100g, Wheat flour (type 405) is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 20g already provides 14.4g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Wheat flour (type 405) or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Wheat flour (type 405) is carbohydrate-dense with 72g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 20g provides 14.4g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.06
1% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03
0% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.18
3% RDA
Beta-Carotene
0
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
5
0% RDA
Calcium
15
0% RDA
Iron
1.4
2% RDA
Potassium
110
1% RDA
Magnesium
15
1% RDA
Phosphorus
75
2% RDA
Zinc
0.7
1% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Low
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
High
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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