Grains
How much fiber is in whole-wheat bread?
100 g of whole-wheat bread (commercially prepared) has 6.0 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 slice (32 g), has 1.9 g, which is 6% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
6.0g
commercially prepared
Per typical portion
1.9g
1 slice (32 g)
Of the 30 g reference
6%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (32 g) | 1.9 g | 6% |
| 2 slices (64 g) | 3.8 g | 13% |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 1.7 g | 6% |
Compared with similar foods
- Whole-wheat bread commercially prepared
6.0 g
- Rye bread US rye bread
5.8 g
- Whole-wheat pasta cooked
3.9 g
- Pearled barley pearled, cooked
3.8 g
- Quinoa cooked
2.8 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
The USDA value is a generic average. Fiber in bread varies by brand and recipe, so the nutrition label (fiber per 100 g) beats any table.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Is whole-wheat bread high in fiber?
Yes. At 6.0 g per 100 g it passes the EU “high in fiber” threshold of 6 g per 100 g. A typical portion, 1 slice (32 g), adds 1.9 g, or 6% of the 30 g reference.
How much fiber is in one slice of whole-wheat bread?
A 32 g slice has 1.9 g by USDA values, so two slices give 3.8 g, about 13% of the 30 g reference.
Does whole-wheat bread count as a plant?
Yes. It adds one plant to your week, however often you eat it. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once. It counts as a whole grain when the label says whole grain; white bread is refined and does not.