Grains, bread & pasta

Wholemeal bread: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 252 kcal, 12 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g fat. A typical serving (1 slice, 32 g) provides about 81 kcal.

Amount
Energy

81 kcal

338 kJ · 4% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein4.0 g · 21%
Carbohydrates12 g · 61%
Fat1.1 g · 13%

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

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 slice · 32 g
Energy1,055 kJ / 252 kcal338 kJ / 81 kcal
Fat3.5 g1.1 g
of which saturates0.7 g0.2 g
Carbohydrate37 g12 g
of which sugars4.3 g1.4 g
Fibre6.0 g1.9 g
Protein12 g4.0 g
Salt1.1 g0.36 g

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in wholemeal bread?

252 kcal (1,055 kJ) per 100 g. 1 slice (32 g) provides about 81 kcal.

How many carbs are in wholemeal bread?

37 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 4.3 g sugars, plus 6.0 g fibre. 1 slice (32 g) has about 12 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in wholemeal bread?

12 g protein per 100 g; 1 slice (32 g) has about 4.0 g. That is 21% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared”, FDC ID 172688. 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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