Grains, bread & pasta

Rye bread: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 259 kcal, 8.5 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 3.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 slice, 40 g) provides about 104 kcal.

Amount
Energy

104 kcal

434 kJ · 5% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein3.4 g · 14%
Carbohydrates17 g · 69%
Fat1.3 g · 12%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 slice · 40 g
Energy1,084 kJ / 259 kcal434 kJ / 104 kcal
Fat3.3 g1.3 g
of which saturates0.6 g0.3 g
Carbohydrate43 g17 g
of which sugars3.9 g1.5 g
Fibre5.8 g2.3 g
Protein8.5 g3.4 g
Salt1.5 g0.60 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in rye bread?

259 kcal (1,084 kJ) per 100 g. 1 slice (40 g) provides about 104 kcal.

How many carbs are in rye bread?

43 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3.9 g sugars, plus 5.8 g fibre. 1 slice (40 g) has about 17 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in rye bread?

8.5 g protein per 100 g; 1 slice (40 g) has about 3.4 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Bread, rye”, FDC ID 172684. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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