Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ)
Low GI
GL 5.2 per piece (26 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- Good protein content
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ) has a glycemic index of 50, lower than plain White Bread (75). One piece (26 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168013 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of White Bread
- GI 75 · GL 37 per 100 g
White Bread - GI 15 · GL 1.2 per 100 g keto
Keto bread - GI 25 · GL 3 per 100 g seededlow sodium
Low-carb seed bread - GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g brand: carbonaut
Carbonaut bread slice - Putka ProBody breadGI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g brand: probody
- GI 35 · GL 6 per 100 g high protein
High protein bread - Egg bake with breadGI 55 · GL 10 per 100 g egg bake
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Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice regular | 26 g | 5.2 |
| 1 slice large | 41 g | 8.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 247 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.95 g |
| Insoluble | 4.55 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good protein content
- High fiber content for a grain product
- Minimal added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
- Often contains refined flour blends
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Recipes with Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ)?
Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ) has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One piece (26 g) has a glycemic load of 5.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ) good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole wheat bread (with bran and germ) 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 White Bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of White Bread in this database, Keto bread has the lowest glycemic load (1.2 per 100 g).
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