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Whole wheat grain bread Calories
High in fiber and vitamins, whole grain bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
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GI
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Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Whole wheat grain bread (35 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 240 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Whole wheat grain bread Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
240
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
41g
· 15% DV
Protein
9.5g
· 19% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 16% · Fat 14%
Whole wheat grain bread Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
3.5mg · 22% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Folate
35µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Magnesium
75mg · 18% DV
How Nutritious Is Whole wheat grain bread?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
High
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.
Whole wheat grain bread Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Whole wheat grain bread
To burn the 240 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Whole wheat grain 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 Whole wheat grain bread Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Whole wheat grain bread Good For?
Vegan
— Not 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
Whole wheat grain bread Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whole wheat grain bread
How many calories are in whole wheat grain bread, and what are its macros?
Per 100 g, whole wheat grain bread provides 240 calories. It contains 9.5 g protein, 41 g carbs, 3.5 g fat, and 6.5 g fiber.
Is whole wheat grain bread good for blood sugar, and who can eat it?
Its glycemic index is 50, which is generally considered low to moderate. It fits omnivore, vegetarian, flexitarian, and Mediterranean diets, but it contains gluten, so it is not suitable for people avoiding gluten.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.