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Gluten-free pseudo-grain unleavened bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat unleavened bread (40 g) has 99 calories. That works out to 248 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.6 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
99
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
20.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 13% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.5 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 piece (medium) | 40 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 70 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 80 g | 198 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 100 g | 248 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 298 kcal |
Calculated from 248 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat unleavened bread is made by mixing buckwheat flour with water and salt, then cooking the dough. Recipes may add an egg or a raising agent to help bind or lift it; unleavened means no yeast, not necessarily no other raising agent.
Buckwheat unleavened bread usually stays fairly flat unless its recipe includes a raising agent such as baking powder. The word “unleavened” means it is made without yeast; it does not tell you whether another ingredient is used to make the loaf lighter.
Buckwheat unleavened bread can crumble if the dough lacks enough binding or if you slice it while still warm. Buckwheat has no gluten to give dough the stretch found in wheat bread, so letting the loaf cool fully before cutting helps it hold together.
Buckwheat unleavened bread has an earthy, nutty taste that is usually stronger than the flavour of white wheat bread. Its texture can be dense, especially in a recipe without a raising agent, and toasted slices often have a deeper, more pronounced flavour.
Yes, buckwheat unleavened bread can be made from whole buckwheat, but the grains usually need to be soaked and blended or ground first. Simply mixing intact dry groats into a flour-based dough will give a different texture and may leave the grains hard.
To keep buckwheat unleavened bread moist, avoid overbaking it and store it in an airtight container once completely cool. Buckwheat flour absorbs water readily, so follow the recipe’s dough consistency rather than adding extra flour just because the dough feels sticky.
Store buckwheat unleavened bread in an airtight container after it has cooled completely. Keep it away from dampness, which can encourage mould; if you will not eat it soon, freezing portions is a better choice than leaving them at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, buckwheat unleavened bread freezes well. Cool it completely, slice it, and separate the slices before packing so you can take out only what you need. Thaw a slice or warm it straight from frozen in a toaster or pan.
Buckwheat unleavened bread pairs well with eggs, cheese, soups, and savoury spreads. Use thin pieces as flatbread with a meal or toast thicker slices for an open sandwich; its earthy flavour also works well with sweet toppings such as fruit.
Buckwheat unleavened bread still contains carbohydrates, so it can raise blood sugar despite being unleavened. Portion size and what you eat with it matter. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian how to fit it into your individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B3
0.76mg · 5% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.44mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
84mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
37mg · 9% DV
Sodium
128mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 99 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Buckwheat unleavened bread is made with flour from buckwheat, a seed used like a grain, and baked without yeast or another leavening agent. Recipes vary, but the dough is often kept simple, so the buckwheat’s earthy, slightly nutty flavour comes through. Without rising, the loaf tends to be denser and less airy than conventional bread.
It works well toasted, with savoury spreads, cheese or eggs, and can be served alongside soup or a meal. In Turkey, buckwheat breads may also appear at breakfast with olives and other familiar accompaniments. This is a filling bread with fibre and plant protein; pair it with vegetables for a lighter plate, or toast a slice if you prefer a firmer texture.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.