
Whole wheat bread (homemade) nutrition facts
Per 1 slice, regular · 46 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.9g12% of calories
- Carbs24g71% of calories
- Fat2.5g17% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Whole wheat bread (homemade) (1 slice, regular, 46 g) has 128 calories, with 3.9 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in manganese (38% DV) and selenium (32% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Manganese38%
- Selenium32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Thiamine12%
- Niacin11%
- Iron18%
- Phosphorus12%
- Copper13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 slice, regular (46 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 30 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 86 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 32% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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69 calMultigrain bread (includes whole grain)1 slice regular−59 cal
Burning 128 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Whole wheat bread (homemade)?
One serving of Whole wheat bread (homemade) (1 slice, regular) has 128 calories, which works out to 278 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Whole wheat bread (homemade) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Whole wheat bread (homemade) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Whole wheat bread (homemade)?
159 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Whole wheat bread (homemade)?
1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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