1 slice (medium) of Wheat Bread (30 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.7 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 6.6 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 71 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Wheat Bread Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

265

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

49g

· 18% DV

Protein

· 18% DV

Fat

3.2g

· 4% DV

Fiber

2.7g

· 10% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 14% · Fat 11%

Wheat Bread Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.27mg · 23% DV

3.6mg · 23% DV

0.13mg · 10% DV

Folate

35µg · 9% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Selenium

22µg · 40% DV

Iron

4mg · 22% DV

Sodium

491mg · 21% DV

How Nutritious Is Wheat Bread?

Nutrient density

Low

15/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

41/ 100

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.

Wheat Bread Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Wheat Bread

To burn the 265 calories in 100 g:

🚶

66min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

27min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

36min

Cycling

🏊

31min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Wheat Bread Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Wheat Bread Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Wheat Bread Good For?

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

Wheat Bread Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 21.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (21.3:1).

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120 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat Bread

How many calories are in wheat bread?

Wheat bread contains 265 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 49 g of carbohydrates, 9 g of protein, and 3.2 g of fat.

Is wheat bread high on the glycemic index?

Wheat bread has a glycemic index of 71. It contains gluten and is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivorous diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026