Grains and bread
Whole-wheat bread
Per 100 g (3.5 oz), whole-wheat bread combines 6 g of fiber and 12.4 g of protein with 252 kcal, a moderate energy density.
- 252 kcalCalories per 100 g
- 12.4 gProtein per 100 g
- 6 gFiber per 100 g
- Estimated satiety: 3 out of 5
Nutrition facts
A typical 40 g (1.5 oz) serving provides about 101 kcal, 5 g of protein, and 2.4 g of fiber.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per serving (40 g (1.5 oz)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.7 g | 17.1 g |
| of which sugars | 4.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 6 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 1.4 g |
| of which saturated | 0.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Water | 39 g | 15.6 g |
Satiety
Moderate energy density; moderate protein per calorie; moderate fiber per calorie.
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
This food was measured in people: in the satiety index by Holt and colleagues (1995), which compared 240 kcal servings of 38 foods over two hours, it scored 157 versus 100 for white bread. In other words, it was more filling than the same calories of white bread. Source: Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about whole-wheat bread
How much protein is in a 40 g (1.5 oz) serving of whole-wheat bread?
100 g (3.5 oz) of whole-wheat bread has 12.4 g of protein. A typical 40 g (1.5 oz) serving has about 5 g of protein. That is 4.9 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many calories does a 40 g (1.5 oz) serving of whole-wheat bread have?
100 g (3.5 oz) of whole-wheat bread has 252 kcal. A typical 40 g (1.5 oz) serving has about 101 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.
Does whole-wheat bread have fiber?
100 g (3.5 oz) of whole-wheat bread has 6 g of fiber. A typical 40 g (1.5 oz) serving has about 2.4 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.
Is whole-wheat bread filling?
Moderately: our estimated satiety score is 3 out of 5. It is based on: moderate energy density; moderate protein per calorie; moderate fiber per calorie. It was also measured in people: in the Holt satiety index (1995), with 240 kcal servings, it scored 157 versus 100 for white bread.
What should I know about whole-wheat bread on a GLP-1 medication?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about whole-wheat bread on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
What counts as a normal serving of whole-wheat bread?
We use 40 g (1.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 101 kcal, 5 g of protein, and 2.4 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared (FDC ID 172688). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
- Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed).