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Gluten-free, high fiber, source of minerals and vitamins
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Buckwheat bread slice (35 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.7 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
81
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
15.7g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 11% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 35 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 70 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 276 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
A buckwheat bread slice usually has a more pronounced, earthy and slightly nutty flavor than mild wheat bread. The taste and texture vary with the recipe: some loaves are soft and moist, while others are dense or crumbly.
To make buckwheat bread slice less crumbly, use a recipe with an appropriate binder and let the loaf cool completely before cutting it. Buckwheat flour does not form the stretchy gluten network that gives wheat bread much of its structure, so slicing it warm can make it fall apart.
A buckwheat bread slice can rise, but it usually will not have the same stretchy, airy structure as wheat bread. Yeast can help the loaf expand; recipes often rely on a pan and binding ingredients to support the dough as it rises.
A buckwheat bread slice is made with buckwheat flour, while wheat bread uses wheat flour, which gives dough a different structure and elasticity. Buckwheat bread often has a stronger, earthier taste and can have a denser or more delicate crumb, depending on the recipe.
Store a buckwheat bread slice in a bread box or sealed container once the loaf has cooled completely. Sealing warm bread can trap moisture; if you will not finish the loaf soon, slice it and freeze the portions for easier use.
Yes, you can freeze a buckwheat bread slice. Let the loaf cool, slice it, and place the slices in an airtight freezer bag with parchment between them; you can then take out only what you need and toast it from frozen.
Yes, a buckwheat bread slice can be toasted. Handle it gently if it is crumbly, and cut it only after the loaf has cooled; frozen slices can go straight into the toaster without thawing.
A buckwheat bread slice pairs well with eggs, cheese, avocado, or a spread, and it can also accompany soup or salad. Toppings add moisture and contrast to its distinctive, sometimes dense texture.
Yes, a buckwheat bread slice can raise blood sugar because it contains carbohydrates. Its fiber and the rest of the meal can affect the response, but people managing diabetes should follow their individualized meal plan.
Yes, buckwheat bread can be made without yeast using baking powder or another leavening method. The result is usually more like a quick bread and may be denser than a yeast-raised loaf.
Vitamins
B3
0.88mg · 6% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.88µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
119mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 81 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 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.
A slice of buckwheat bread is made with flour milled from buckwheat, a seed-like crop unrelated to wheat. Recipes vary: some rely mostly on buckwheat flour, while others blend it with different flours for a lighter crumb. Buckwheat breads are found in several regional baking traditions, including parts of Europe.
Its earthy, gently nutty flavour and hearty texture work well toasted, alongside soup, or as the base for an open sandwich. In Turkey, it can take the place of everyday bread at breakfast, with cheese, olives or eggs, and pairs nicely with tea. It offers a useful amount of fibre—5.2 g per 100 g—and makes a filling option for a savoury meal. Buckwheat itself contains no gluten, but check the recipe and production details if gluten-free suitability matters to you.
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 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.