100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style)
Low GI
GL 6 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- High dietary fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style) has a glycemic index of 50, the same as plain Whole rye bread (50). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 16 per 100 g Sprouted grains have a lower glycemic load and higher nutrient bioavailability than rye sourdough.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 20 per 100 g Traditional whole rye pumpernickel has a lower glycemic load and more fiber than standard rye sourdough.
Whole rye bread (100% whole rye flour) - GL 3 per 100 g Low-carb seed breads have a much lower glycemic load and are better for blood sugar control.
Low-carb 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 - Borodinsky breadGI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g borodinsky
- Danish rye breadGI 50 · GL 20 per 100 g danish
- 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 | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 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 | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High dietary fiber content
- Low in saturated fats
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains gluten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of 100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style)?
100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style) has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is 100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style) good for people with insulin resistance?
100% rye bread (pumpernickel-style) 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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