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Rye bread calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of rye bread contains 259 calories, with 8.5 g of protein, 48.3 g of carbohydrate and 3.3 g of fat. It provides 5.8 g of fiber and 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Rye bread is denser and darker than wheat bread and carries noticeably more fibre — 5.8 g per 100 g, about 1.9 g in a slice of roughly 83 calories. Dense rye slices are usually cut thinner than white, which is worth remembering when you compare loaves. Proper sourdough rye keeps for days and tastes better on day two.
Where the calories come from
Protein 13% Carbs 75% Fat 12%
How rye bread compares
Per 100 g, against the closest bread in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye bread | 259 kcal | 8.5 g | 48.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Cracked-wheat bread | 260 kcal | 8.7 g | 49.5 g | 3.9 g |
| Italian bread | 259 kcal | 9.5 g | 48.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Wheat bread | 265 kcal | 9 g | 49 g | 3 g |
| White bread | 266 kcal | 8.9 g | 49.4 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition facts for rye bread
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 slice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0 g |
Print an EU-style nutrition label for rye bread — per 100 g and per portion.
Ruisleipä (Finnish rye bread) — this food anchors an Estonian or Finnish cultural dish. See what it is and how it is eaten.
Vitamins and minerals in rye bread
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 30.9 µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.82 mg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.43 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common rye bread servings
How many calories in a portion of rye bread — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, snack-size (7 g) | 18.1 kcal | 0.6 g | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 slice, thin (25 g) | 64.8 kcal | 2.1 g | 12.1 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 72.5 kcal | 2.4 g | 13.5 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 slice, regular (32 g) | 83 kcal | 3 g | 15 g | 1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 259 kcal | 9 g | 48 g | 3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in rye bread?
Rye bread has 259 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 slice (32 g) has about 83 calories.
How much protein is in rye bread?
Rye bread contains 8.5 g of protein per 100 g, or about 3 g per 1 slice.
How much sugar is in rye bread?
Rye bread contains 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does rye bread have?
Rye bread has 5.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these rye bread calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172684 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
