Whole wheat toast
Low GI
GL 6.2 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 20.5 per 100 g
- Moderate fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole wheat toast has a glycemic index of 50, lower than plain Wheat bread (70). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.2.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 8 per 100 g This swap offers a significant reduction in glycemic load (from 20.5 to 8) and a lower GI, providing a much steadier blood sugar response.
Chickpea flatbread (socca) - GL 16 per 100 g Sprouted grain bread has a lower GI (36 vs 50) and a lower GL, making it a more blood-sugar-friendly alternative to standard whole wheat toast.
Sprouted whole grain bread - GL 14 per 100 g Flaxseed bread provides a moderate improvement in both GI and GL compared to the original toast, helping to dampen the post-meal glucose spike.
Flaxseed bread
Forms of Wheat bread
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Whole wheat toast is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 247 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.5 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 4.6 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate fiber content
- Low added sugars
- Low processing level
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains sodium
- Refined grains may be present
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole wheat toast?
Whole wheat toast has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 6.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.5.
Is Whole wheat toast good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole wheat toast 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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