Whole bread
High GI
GL 8.2 per piece (26 g) · GL 31.6 per 100 g
- About 6 g of fibre per 100 g, roughly twice as much as white bread.
- Wholemeal flour is finely milled, so its GI (74) is close to white bread (75).
Whole bread has a glycemic index of 74, lower than plain White bread (75). One piece (26 g) adds a glycemic load of 8.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172688 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of White bread
- GI 75 · GL 37.1 per 100 g
White bread - Low carb breadGI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g low carb
- GI 53 · GL 18 per 100 g sprouted
Sprouted bread - GI 53 · GL 19.1 per 100 g multigrain
Multigrain bread - Roasted multigrain breadGI 55 · GL 24 per 100 g multigrainroasted
- Fried breadGI 70 · GL 32.5 per 100 g fried
- GI 75 · GL 34.3 per 100 g gluten free
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice regular | 26 g | 8.2 |
| 1 slice large | 41 g | 13 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 252 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 42.71 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.34 g |
| Natural | 4.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Soluble | 1.8 g |
| Insoluble | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 12.45 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.51 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.26 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 6 g of fibre per 100 g, roughly twice as much as white bread.
- Wholemeal flour keeps the bran and germ, so it carries more magnesium and B vitamins than white flour.
- 12 g of protein per 100 g, more than white bread.
- Wholemeal flour is finely milled, so its GI (74) is close to white bread (75).
- A lower GI comes from bread with whole, unmilled grains: grainy bread.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole bread?
Whole bread has a glycemic index of 74 (High). One piece (26 g) has a glycemic load of 8.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 31.6.
Is Whole bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole bread has a high glycemic index (74), which means it causes rapid blood sugar spikes. People with insulin resistance should limit their intake.
Which form of White bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of White bread in this database, Low carb bread has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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