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Traditional Czech bread, source of fiber and complex carbohydrates
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Karouzku (35 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
88
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
16.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 14% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| 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 | 88 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 125 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 70 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 375 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Karouzku is a traditional Czech bread. It provides fiber and complex carbohydrates, but its precise recipe and flour blend can vary by baker or recipe.
Karouzku is made as a bread, but there is not enough information to specify one traditional recipe. Flour, water, salt, and yeast or sourdough are common bread ingredients; check a particular recipe for its exact method and ingredients.
Karouzku is a Czech bread, but its exact taste and texture depend on the recipe. The flour blend and whether the dough is leavened with yeast or sourdough can affect its flavor, crumb, and crust.
Karouzku can be served as a bread alongside meals or used for sandwiches. Pair it with soup, cheese, or cold toppings; traditional accompaniments may differ by region, household, and recipe.
Karouzku may or may not contain rye; the name alone does not establish its flour blend. Check the ingredients on a packaged loaf or the flour proportions in a recipe before treating it as rye bread.
Yes, Karouzku bread freezes well. Slice it first and seal the portions in a freezer-safe bag so you can take out only what you need. Thaw the slices or toast them straight from frozen.
Store Karouzku in a cool, dry place in a bread box or paper bag. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster; keep the cut side covered to slow drying, and freeze extra slices for longer storage.
Yes, Karouzku slices can be toasted. Toast them lightly in a toaster or pan, then use them for breakfast, sandwiches, or alongside soup; thicker slices may need a little more time to heat through.
Stale Karouzku can be toasted or cut into cubes for soup or a bread-based dish. Do not use bread that is moldy or smells off; discard the whole loaf rather than trimming the affected area.
Karouzku pairs well with soup, cheese, eggs, and vegetable toppings. Use slices for an open sandwich or serve them beside a meal; add wet toppings shortly before eating to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
0.77mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
12.25µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
147mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.45µg · 4% DV
Iron
0.74mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Karouzku is a traditional Czech bread, made from grain flour and served as part of everyday meals. Recipes can vary, but it is generally eaten sliced, much like other table breads.
In the Czech Republic, bread is commonly paired with savoury spreads, cheese or cold cuts, and may accompany soup. Its mild, grainy taste makes it easy to use for toast or sandwiches elsewhere, too. Karouzku provides complex carbohydrates and some fibre; pair it with vegetables and a protein-rich topping for a more rounded meal.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.21g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
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.