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A Greek-style bread made with buckwheat flour, typically blended with wheat flour, providing useful fiber and minerals.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Buckwheat Greek bread (40 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 8.8 µg of Selenium covers 16% 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
100
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 14% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| 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 | 100 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 150 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat Greek bread is a Greek-style loaf made with buckwheat flour, typically blended with wheat flour. Recipes may also use yeast, water and salt. The wheat flour helps give the loaf a more familiar bread texture and means it contains gluten.
Buckwheat Greek bread is described as Greek-style, but the name does not point to one standardized traditional recipe. Recipes can vary in how much buckwheat and wheat flour they use, so the style and texture may differ from loaf to loaf.
No, buckwheat Greek bread is usually not gluten-free. It is typically made with wheat flour as well as buckwheat flour, and wheat contains gluten. People with coeliac disease should not assume this bread is safe to eat.
Buckwheat Greek bread is a Greek-style version that typically combines buckwheat flour with wheat flour. Regular buckwheat bread can refer to many recipes, including loaves made without wheat, so the name alone does not guarantee the same ingredients or texture.
You can make buckwheat Greek bread by combining buckwheat flour with wheat flour, yeast, water and salt, then kneading, proofing and baking the dough. The flour ratio affects how well the loaf rises and whether its crumb is tender or dense.
Buckwheat Greek bread can turn out dense or crumbly because buckwheat flour does not form the same stretchy gluten network as wheat flour. A higher proportion of buckwheat can make the dough harder to structure, so mixing and proofing matter.
Buckwheat Greek bread goes well with feta, olives, tomatoes, olive oil, dips and soups. Its hearty flavour also works with eggs or roasted vegetables; toast slices for a crisp base when serving it with spreads.
Store buckwheat Greek bread in a bread box or closed bag in a cool, dry place if you will eat it soon. Keep it sealed after cutting to slow drying, and avoid leaving it somewhere warm or damp, where mould can develop faster.
Yes, buckwheat Greek bread freezes well. Slice the loaf first and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag so you can take out only what you need. Toast slices from frozen or let them thaw before serving.
Yes, buckwheat Greek bread can be toasted. Toasting crisps its outside while warming the hearty crumb; serve it with olive oil, cheese, or a dip, or use it as a base for an open-faced sandwich.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
Folate
18µg · 5% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.8µg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Sodium
172mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buckwheat Greek bread is a Greek-style loaf made with buckwheat flour, often blended with wheat flour. Buckwheat gives it an earthy, gently nutty flavour and a heartier texture than a plain white loaf; it is usually sliced for serving.
In Greece, it fits easily into everyday meals, alongside cheese, olives, soup or a salad. Elsewhere, you can enjoy Buckwheat Greek bread at breakfast or as toast, with savoury toppings or a little honey. Its fibre makes it a satisfying bread choice. For a lighter meal, pair a modest slice with vegetables and a simple protein.
High
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
0.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.62g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.