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Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Calories
High fiber, complex carbs, B vitamins, mineral source
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) (35 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 247 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 9.8 µg of Selenium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
247
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
41.5g
· 15% DV
Protein
11.5g
· 23% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
7g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 20% · Fat 9%
Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
B3
3.6mg · 23% DV
B6
0.27mg · 16% DV
Folate
44µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Magnesium
78mg · 19% DV
How Nutritious Is Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain)?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
High
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.
Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain)
To burn the 247 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
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 Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) 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
Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain) Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.6:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whole Wheat Bread (Unprocessed, Plain)
How many calories are in whole wheat bread, and what are its macros?
Whole wheat bread provides 247 calories per 100g. Per 100g, it also contains 11.5g protein, 41.5g carbs, 2.5g fat, and 7g fiber.
Is whole wheat bread good for a vegan diet, and what is its glycemic index?
Yes, this whole wheat bread is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. Its glycemic index is 50, and it is listed as unprocessed and plain.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.