Calories in whole-wheat bread
A usual serving, 1 slice (40 g), has about 100 kcal; 100 g ≈ 252 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 252 | 12 g | 3.5 g | 37 g | 6 g |
| 1 slice 40 g | 101 | 5 g | 1.4 g | 15 g | 2.4 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice 40 g | 101 | 5 g | 1.4 g | 15 g |
| 2 slices 80 g | 202 | 9.9 g | 2.8 g | 29 g |
How it fits into a day
A slice of whole-wheat bread of about 40 g has about 100 kcal, almost the same as a slice of white. The difference is the fibre: 2.4 g per slice, so it keeps you full for longer. Most of the energy, about 65%, comes from carbs.
A usual serving (1 slice) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Whole-wheat doesn't mean fewer calories; count it the same as white.
- Check the label to see that the flour really is whole-wheat, not just that the bread is darker.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of whole-wheat bread?
About 100 kcal in 40 g, with 5 g protein, 1.4 g fat and 15 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of whole-wheat bread?
About 252 kcal per 100 g: 12 g protein, 3.5 g fat and 37 g carbs, plus 6 g fibre.
Is whole-wheat bread better than white for losing weight?
In calories they're almost the same: whole-wheat about 252 kcal per 100 g, white about 265 kcal. Whole-wheat has more fibre, so it's easier to eat less.
See also
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White bread
265 kcal
per 100 g
1 slice: 105 kcal
-
Lepinja
270 kcal
per 100 g
1 flatbread: 410 kcal
-
Light wheat bread
274 kcal
per 100 g
1 slice: 110 kcal
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