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Fermented wheat bread
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Karamaya bread (35 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 253 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.3 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 9.8 µg of Selenium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 54 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
89
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
17.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 14% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2 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) | 35 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 70 g | 177 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 759 kcal |
Calculated from 253 calories per 100 g.
Karamaya bread is a fermented wheat bread. Its dough is allowed to ferment before baking, while the exact starter, timing and recipe can vary between bakers.
Karamaya bread is made by fermenting wheat dough and then baking it. The fermentation method and timing can differ by recipe, so breads sold under this name may not have identical flavour or texture.
It can have a distinctive fermented flavour, but it is not necessarily sharply sour. The taste depends on the starter and fermentation process used; the name alone does not establish that it is made with sourdough.
Not necessarily. Karamaya bread is described as fermented wheat bread, whereas sourdough specifically uses a sourdough culture to leaven the dough. A Karamaya loaf is sourdough only if its recipe uses that culture.
Its defining feature is that the wheat dough is fermented. The precise difference in flavour, crumb and ingredients depends on the recipe, so compare the specific loaf rather than assuming every Karamaya bread is made the same way.
Keep Karamaya bread in a bread box or sealed bag at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Avoid refrigerating it for routine storage, as refrigeration can make bread go stale faster.
Yes, Karamaya bread can be frozen. Slice it first and pack the slices airtight so you can take out only what you need; thaw them or toast them straight from frozen.
Karamaya bread works well with soups, salads, cheese, eggs and sandwich fillings. Its fermented flavour can also pair with savoury spreads; toast a slice if you want a firmer base.
Yes, Karamaya bread can be toasted or used for sandwiches. Toasting gives the slices a crisp surface, while softer slices work well with fillings; avoid overfilling thin slices so they hold together.
Karamaya bread can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but the portion and toppings matter. Pairing a slice with protein-rich foods such as eggs or beans can make a meal more filling.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.33mg · 8% DV
Folate
29.75µg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.8µg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Sodium
193mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
40mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 g):
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Karamaya bread is made from fermented wheat dough. Fermentation gives the loaf a distinctive flavour and a light, aerated texture. The information available does not establish a specific place of origin, so it is best understood here as a type of fermented wheat bread rather than assigned to a particular regional tradition.
Serve it sliced at breakfast, alongside soup or a savoury meal, or lightly toasted with a spread. Its mild, wheaty character makes it an easy partner for cheese, eggs, vegetables and dips. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with some protein and fibre; it provides 49.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For a more filling plate, pair a slice with eggs, beans or another protein-rich topping.
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.