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Gluten-free grain alternative with fiber and healthy fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Buckwheat bread with chia (60 g) has 159 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.9 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 4.7 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
159
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
25.9g
· 9% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
4.7g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 13% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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) | 35 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 50 g | 133 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 199 kcal |
| 3 slice (thick) | 90 g | 239 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 318 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
Buckwheat bread with chia has a hearty, earthy flavor, often with a slightly nutty note from the seeds. Its taste is usually more pronounced than wheat sandwich bread, so savory toppings such as eggs, cheese, or hummus pair well with it.
Buckwheat bread with chia is made by combining buckwheat flour, chia seeds, water, salt, and a leavening agent, then baking the mixture. Chia helps bind the dough, which is typically less stretchy than wheat-based bread dough.
Buckwheat bread with chia can crumble because buckwheat does not form the stretchy gluten network found in wheat bread. Chia helps bind the loaf, and letting it cool completely before slicing usually makes the slices hold together better.
Store buckwheat bread with chia in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, and avoid trapping moisture around it. If you will not eat it soon, slice and freeze it so you can take out only what you need.
Yes, buckwheat bread with chia freezes well when sliced first. Separate slices with parchment or freeze them in a single layer before packing airtight; you can toast a slice straight from frozen for a quick serving.
Yes, buckwheat bread with chia can be used for sandwiches, especially when the slices are sturdy and lightly toasted. Its earthy flavor works with savory fillings, but moist fillings are best added just before eating to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
Buckwheat itself is gluten-free, but buckwheat bread with chia is suitable for someone with celiac disease only if its ingredients and production avoid gluten cross-contact. Choose bread specifically certified gluten-free and heed any cross-contamination warning.
Yes, buckwheat bread with chia can raise blood sugar because it contains carbohydrates. Its fiber may affect how quickly those carbohydrates are digested, but people managing diabetes should consider the bread as part of the whole meal and their personal plan.
Buckwheat bread with chia can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, and its fiber may help make a meal more filling. Pairing a slice with a protein-rich topping can make it more satisfying than eating it on its own.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B3
1.26mg · 8% DV
Folate
22.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.66mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
147mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 159 calories in 2 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Buckwheat bread with chia is a loaf made with buckwheat flour and chia seeds. Buckwheat is a naturally gluten-free seed used like a grain, and this style of loaf is a modern baking option rather than a dish tied to one particular region. Recipes vary, but chia is often mixed through the dough, adding texture and helping give the slices a hearty feel.
Its flavour is earthy and gently nutty, with a denser crumb than many wheat loaves. Toast it for breakfast, use it for sandwiches, or serve it alongside soup; it also pairs well with savoury spreads and fresh vegetables. With fibre and some fat from the chia, it makes a filling alternative to standard bread. For a lighter topping, try tomato, cucumber and herbs.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.