Whole Grain Bread Vs. Whole Wheat Bread

A grain that retains the germ, bran, and endosperm of the original grain in their original proportions after milling is classified as whole grain. As wheat is a grain, it would be classified as whole wheat.

Whole Grain Bread

• Whole grains, including wheat, have a multitude of vitamins and minerals and high levels of antioxidants, similar or above the levels found in fruit and vegetables. According to The Wheat Foods Council, antioxidants not found in other food can be found in whole grain and eating more of it may help decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Whole Wheat Bread

• The germ, bran and endosperm of the wheat grain grow in a kernel or what is also called a wheat berry. As wheat is a grain, the benefits of whole grain apply also to it.

Whole Grain Bread versus Whole Wheat Bread

• The more grains you have in your bread, the better the benefits. The Vegetarian Resource Group lists each grain by their calories and the amount of fiber, ribloflavin, vitamin B6, zinc, copper, and iron contained and awards a score. The grains were then ranked by nutritional value. Out of the 21 grains checked, amaranth was top with a score of 184, and corn grits last with a score of 12. Wheat berry came in at 14 with a score of 31. So if it's nutritional value you're looking for in your bread, choose the grains with the higher scores.