Whole Wheat Bread Nutrition Facts
A 100 g serving of whole wheat bread contains 253 kcal, 12.5g protein (lime), 3.4g fat (pink) and 44g carbohydrate (blue). It has modest fiber and 4.4g sugar. Its other nutrient values are modest — see the full breakdown below.
Core Nutrients per 100 g
PER 100 G SERVINGThe six values MacroDrop shows on every meal card: energy, the three macros, fiber and sugars.
Extended Nutrients
PER 100 G SERVINGGrouped as in the app: lipids, minerals, vitamins and other compounds sit one level below the core six. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference.
Understanding Whole Wheat Bread Nutrition
Whole Wheat Bread is a staple that provides complex carbohydrates, fiber and plant protein. At 253 kcal per 100 g serving, it provides 12.5g of protein, 44g of carbohydrate and 3.4g of fat. It has modest fiber and 4.4g sugar.
For athletes and anyone tracking macros, whole wheat bread is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen. Its fiber and micronutrient content makes it a useful addition to a balanced macro split without pulling calories too high.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a 100 g serving of whole wheat bread?
A 100 g serving of whole wheat bread has 253 kcal, 12.5g protein, 3.4g fat and 44g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in whole wheat bread?
12.5g per 100 g serving.
Is whole wheat bread high in carbs?
Whole Wheat Bread has 44g of carbohydrate per 100 g serving, about 16% of a 275g daily carb reference.
Which nutrients is whole wheat bread richest in?
No single micronutrient stands out sharply — see the full breakdown below.
Is whole wheat bread good for tracking macros?
For athletes and anyone tracking macros, whole wheat bread is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen.
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MacroDrop tracks all of these nutrients — core and extended — from a photo, your voice or a barcode. Offline USDA database, 7,800 foods.
Values come from the USDA FoodData Central entry Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared (FDC ID 172688), per 100 g. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference. Last reviewed August 2026.