1 slice (medium) of Wheat bread (30 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 247 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 6.6 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Wheat bread Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

247

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

47.2g

· 17% DV

Protein

8.8g

· 18% DV

Fat

2.6g

· 3% DV

Fiber

3.1g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 14% · Fat 10%

Wheat bread Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.32mg · 27% DV

3.1mg · 19% DV

0.13mg · 10% DV

Folate

38µg · 10% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Selenium

22µg · 40% DV

Sodium

420mg · 18% DV

Iron

3mg · 17% DV

How Nutritious Is Wheat bread?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

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

Medium

44/ 100

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.

Wheat bread Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Wheat bread

To burn the 247 calories in 100 g:

🚶

61min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

25min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

34min

Cycling

🏊

29min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Wheat 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 Wheat bread Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Wheat bread Good For?

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

Wheat bread Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.5g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 14.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (14.3:1).

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120 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheat bread

How many calories are in wheat bread?

Wheat bread provides 247 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also contains 47.2 g carbs, 8.8 g protein, and 2.6 g fat.

Is wheat bread high glycemic, and does it contain gluten?

Its glycemic index is 70, which indicates a relatively high glycemic impact. It also contains gluten and is listed with gluten as an allergen.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026