Whole rye bread
Low GI
GL 5 per piece (25 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- High dietary fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole rye bread has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One piece (25 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172684 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 1.5 per 100 g It has a significantly lower glycemic load and higher healthy fat content compared to rye bread.
Gluten-free flaxseed bread - GL 16 per 100 g Legumes provide a better protein-to-carb ratio and a slower, more stable blood sugar release than rye grains.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 14 per 100 g These are virtually carbohydrate-free and provide excellent essential fatty acids and fiber without spiking insulin levels.
Chia seed bread
Forms of 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
- 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
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Whole rye bread is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, snack-size | 7 g | 1.4 |
| 1 slice, thin | 25 g | 5 |
| 1 slice, regular | 32 g | 6.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 5.5 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 processing level
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Relatively low protein-to-carb ratio
- High sodium content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole rye bread?
Whole rye bread has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One piece (25 g) has a glycemic load of 5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is Whole rye bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole 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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