Whole wheat bread: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: whole wheat bread.
36.7g net carbs per 100 g
2.4carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
75glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 36.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 6.0 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Energy | 252 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172688 “Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared”. Net carbs = total carbs 42.7 g − fiber 6.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 slice32 g | 2 slices64 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 11.7 | 23.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Glycemic load | 9 | 18 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 75. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Wholemeal wheat flour bread, mean of eight foods
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