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Gluten-free, high fiber, mineral-rich, fresh bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Fresh Buckwheat Bread (40 g) has 92 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
92
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
17.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 12% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.6 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) | 40 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 80 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 345 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 460 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
Fresh buckwheat bread is made with buckwheat flour or ground buckwheat, usually mixed with water and salt. Recipes may also use yeast or sourdough, and some add binders because buckwheat lacks the gluten that gives wheat dough its stretchy structure.
No, fresh buckwheat bread usually has a more earthy, nutty flavor and a denser crumb than wheat bread. The exact taste varies with the flour and recipe; toasting it can bring out its nutty notes and make slices easier to handle.
No, fresh buckwheat bread does not rise or stretch like wheat bread because buckwheat contains no gluten. Yeast can still help it rise, but the loaf is often denser; recipes commonly rely on careful hydration and binders to help it hold together.
Yes, fresh buckwheat bread can be made with only buckwheat flour, but the loaf may be denser and more fragile than one made with added binders or other flours. Follow a recipe designed for 100% buckwheat rather than swapping it directly into a wheat-bread recipe.
Fresh buckwheat bread can crumble because it has no gluten network to hold the crumb together, especially if it is cut while warm. Let the loaf cool fully, use a serrated bread knife, and keep any binding ingredients in the recipe.
Buckwheat itself is naturally gluten-free, so fresh buckwheat bread made only with gluten-free ingredients can be gluten-free too. For someone with celiac disease, the flour, other ingredients, and preparation must also be protected from cross-contact with wheat, barley, and rye.
Store fresh buckwheat bread only after it has cooled, in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Its moisture can encourage mold, so refrigerate it if your kitchen is warm or humid, or freeze portions you will not eat soon.
Yes, fresh buckwheat bread freezes well when wrapped airtight. Slice it before freezing so you can take out only what you need; toast slices from frozen or let them thaw at room temperature. Cool the loaf completely before packing it.
Fresh buckwheat bread is often dense because buckwheat flour has no gluten to trap gas and create the airy structure found in wheat loaves. A recipe made specifically for buckwheat, with an appropriate binder and enough leavening, can produce a lighter result.
Fresh buckwheat bread pairs well with savory toppings such as eggs, cheese, hummus, or smoked fish, as well as sweet spreads like jam. Its earthy flavor works especially well with strong or tangy toppings; toasting helps sturdy up a delicate slice.
Vitamins
B3
0.88mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Sodium
136mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 92 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 g):
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Fresh buckwheat bread is made chiefly with buckwheat flour. Despite its name, buckwheat is not wheat; it is a seed used much like a grain. Recipes may use it on its own or combine it with other flours or binders. Its earthy, slightly nutty flavour often comes with a denser, heartier crumb than a conventional wheat loaf.
In English-speaking kitchens, serve it fresh or toasted at breakfast, use it for sandwiches, or pair it with soup and salads. It provides carbohydrates along with a useful amount of fibre, making it a filling bread option. Try it with eggs, hummus or vegetables for a simple meal; if you need to avoid gluten, check the ingredients and preparation details.
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 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
0.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.