Low glycemic index rye bread
Low GI
GL 20 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate sodium content
Low glycemic index rye bread has a glycemic index of 50, the same as plain Whole rye bread (50).
Updated Jul 12, 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 Cauliflower flats offer a significantly lower glycemic load (1 vs 20) and glycemic index, making them an excellent, blood-sugar-friendly alternative for sandwiches or toast.
Cauliflower rounds (baked, made from riced cauliflower and eggs) - GL 14 per 100 g Flaxseed bread provides a similar texture and usage to rye bread but with a lower glycemic load (14 vs 20), offering a more stable glucose response.
Flaxseed bread - GL 14 per 100 g Chia seed bread is a practical, grain-based swap that reduces the glycemic load from 20 to 14, helping to moderate post-meal blood sugar spikes.
Chia seed 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
- Danish rye breadGI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g danish
- 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 | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.5 g |
| Insoluble | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic index
- Contains whole grains
- Moderate sodium content
- Processed food
- Contains gluten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Low glycemic index rye bread?
Low glycemic index rye bread has a glycemic index of 50 (Low) and a glycemic load of 20 per 100 g.
Is Low glycemic index rye bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Low glycemic index 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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