Whole wheat bread
Low GI
GL 5.6 per piece (28 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate sodium content
Whole wheat bread has a glycemic index of 50, lower than plain Wheat bread (70). One piece (28 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.6.
Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Wheat bread
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Whole wheat bread is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 28 g | 5.6 |
| 2 slices | 56 g | 11.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 247 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic index
- Good source of plant protein
- Moderate sodium content
- Contains gluten
- Moderate glycemic load
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole wheat bread?
Whole wheat bread has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One piece (28 g) has a glycemic load of 5.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is Whole wheat bread good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole wheat 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 Wheat bread has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Wheat bread in this database, Wheat bread low carb has the lowest glycemic load (10 per 100 g).
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