Danish rye bread
Low GI
GL 20 per 100 g
- High dietary fiber content
- Moderate-high glycemic load
Danish rye bread has a glycemic index of 50, the same as plain Whole rye bread (50).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 1 per 100 g It significantly lowers the glycemic load due to the absence of traditional grains, making it much more blood-sugar friendly.
Almond flour - GL 14 per 100 g The high healthy fat and fiber content in flaxseeds minimizes the insulin spike compared to rye flour.
Flaxseed bread - GL 16 per 100 g The sprouting process reduces anti-nutrients and creates a more stable, slower-digesting carbohydrate source than rye.
Sprouted whole grain bread
Forms of Whole rye bread
- GI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g
Whole rye bread - GI 45 · GL 14 per 100 g sourdoughflaxseed
Rye sourdough fermented with flaxseed - GI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g sugar free
100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style) - Borodinsky breadGI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g borodinsky
- Low glycemic index rye breadGI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g low glycemic index
- GI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g pumpkin seeds
Rye Bread with Pumpkin Seeds - GI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g with walnuts
Rye bread with walnuts - +5 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High dietary fiber content
- Low processing level
- No added sugars
- Moderate-high glycemic load
- Significant starch content
Recipes with Danish rye bread
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Danish rye bread?
Danish rye bread has a glycemic index of 50 (Low) and a glycemic load of 20 per 100 g.
Is Danish rye bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Danish rye bread has a low glycemic index (50), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Whole rye bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Whole rye bread in this database, Rye sourdough fermented with flaxseed has the lowest glycemic load (14 per 100 g).
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