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High fiber, unleavened, hard texture, whole grain
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Black Hard Unleavened Bread (40 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
98
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 14% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 40 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Black hard unleavened bread is a dense, dark-coloured bread made without baker’s yeast. It is commonly associated with whole-grain flour, but the grains and other ingredients can vary by recipe or product.
Black hard unleavened bread is firm because it has a dense texture and relatively little moisture. Firmness alone does not mean it has gone stale; check for dampness or mould and follow the package’s storage advice.
Black hard unleavened bread is made without yeast to raise the dough. Recipes generally combine flour and water, often with salt, then bake the mixture; the exact grains, shape and baking method vary.
The dark colour of black hard unleavened bread usually comes from its flour or grains, though some recipes use other dark ingredients. Colour alone cannot tell you exactly what is in a particular loaf.
Eat black hard unleavened bread in small pieces or thin slices, with toppings or alongside a moist dish. Cheese, spreads and soup can make its firm texture easier to chew and more enjoyable.
Black hard unleavened bread can serve a similar role to crispbread as a firm base for toppings, but the texture and thickness may differ. Break or slice it into manageable pieces before adding spreads.
Yes, you can toast black hard unleavened bread, but it may become even crunchier. Heat it briefly and watch it closely; adding a moist topping afterward can balance the drier texture.
To soften black hard unleavened bread, wrap it in a slightly damp cloth and warm it briefly. Avoid soaking it, and eat it soon after warming because it can firm up again as it cools.
Store black hard unleavened bread in a cool, dry place in a sealed container or its closed packaging. Keep moisture out to reduce the risk of mould, and discard it if you see any.
Yes, black hard unleavened bread can be frozen. Pack slices or portions airtight so you can thaw only what you need; briefly warming the thawed bread can help restore a more pleasant texture.
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.36mg · 9% DV
Folate
15.2µg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.44mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
64mg · 9% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 98 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Black Hard Unleavened Bread is a dense, dark loaf made without a leavening agent, typically from whole-grain flour and water. It is best understood as a style of bread rather than one tied to a specific region. Its firm texture and compact crumb set it apart from soft, risen loaves.
Depending on local tastes, it can be served with cheese, olives or vegetables at breakfast, alongside soup, or as a sturdy base for toppings. If a slice feels too hard, let it soften briefly in soup or with a little moisture before eating. It is notably fibre-rich, with 7.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with eggs, beans or fresh vegetables for a more substantial meal.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.