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Soft, sweet bread marbled with cocoa dough.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Chocolate Zebra Bread (40 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 6 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
140
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 9% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.32 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 193 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 263 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate Zebra Bread is a soft, sweet loaf with alternating light and cocoa-colored layers that form a striped pattern when sliced. The stripes come from layering or swirling two doughs rather than mixing them into one uniform dough.
Make the zebra pattern in Chocolate Zebra Bread by layering or gently swirling plain dough with cocoa dough before baking. Avoid kneading the two portions together for too long, or the contrasting stripes will blur.
Chocolate Zebra Bread is commonly colored and flavored with cocoa powder mixed into part of the dough. Some recipes add melted chocolate too, but cocoa alone can create the dark stripes; the exact ingredients depend on the recipe.
Chocolate Zebra Bread is a sweet bread, though its soft texture and cocoa stripes can make it look cake-like. Recipes vary: some use a yeast-raised dough, while others use a quicker dough with a different crumb.
The stripes in Chocolate Zebra Bread can disappear if the light and cocoa doughs are overmixed or pressed together too firmly. Keep the layers distinct when shaping, and slice the loaf only after it has cooled enough to hold its shape.
Store Chocolate Zebra Bread sealed at room temperature in a cool, dry spot to help keep it soft. Refrigeration can make bread go stale faster, so use it only if the loaf’s filling or your room conditions require it.
Yes, Chocolate Zebra Bread freezes well when wrapped tightly or sealed in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze it whole or in slices; slices are convenient when you want to thaw just one portion without defrosting the entire loaf.
Chocolate Zebra Bread pairs well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk, and it can be served plain or lightly toasted. Fruit or plain yogurt makes a less rich accompaniment than adding another sweet topping.
Let Chocolate Zebra Bread cool before wrapping it, then keep it sealed so moisture does not escape. Cutting the loaf only as needed also limits drying; if a slice firms up, warming it briefly can soften it again.
Yes, Chocolate Zebra Bread can be made without yeast using a quick-bread recipe that relies on baking powder or another leavener. The result is usually more cake-like and has a different texture from a loaf made with yeast.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
152mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
64mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chocolate Zebra Bread is a soft, sweet bread made by shaping light dough together with cocoa dough, creating contrasting stripes through each slice. It is a bakery-style treat rather than a savoury loaf, and its exact place of origin isn’t clear from the name alone.
Enjoy it sliced for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee; the tender crumb and mild cocoa sweetness also make it easy to serve plain. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fat and relatively little fibre, so it may not keep you full on its own. Pair a slice with yoghurt or milk for a more substantial snack, or choose a thinner slice if you’d like something lighter.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.