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Protein bread
Calories & nutrition facts
includes gluten
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 245 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
- Fat 2.2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 2%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sugars 1.4 g —
- Sodium 404 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.36 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.36 mg 30%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.39 mg 30%
- Niacin (B3) 4.3 mg 27%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.42 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 116 µg 29%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 18.7 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 124 mg 10%
- Iron 4.2 mg 23%
- Magnesium 65 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 185 mg 15%
- Potassium 322 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 17%
- Copper 0.42 mg 46%
- Manganese 1.5 mg 64%
- Selenium 32.9 µg 60%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 | 12 g | 41 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 69 | 3.4 g | 12 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × slice | 19 g | 47 | 2.3 g | 7.8 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 139 | 6.9 g | 23 g | 1.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 35 | 1.7 g | 5.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 208 | 10 g | 35 g | 1.9 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 278 | 14 g | 46 g | 2.5 g |
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Questions about Protein bread
What makes protein bread different from ordinary bread?
It is made with extra protein-rich ingredients, such as wheat gluten, seeds, pulses or dairy protein, rather than relying only on flour. Recipes differ, so the texture can range from close-grained and chewy to seeded and dense.
How much protein bread is a typical serving?
A slice is about 19 g, though slices can be much larger. For a sandwich, two slices provide 4.6 g of protein.
Does protein bread need to be toasted?
No, it is ready to eat as it comes. Toasting suits dense, chewy loaves and gives the cut surface a crisp edge; use a moderate setting because some versions brown quickly.
What goes well with protein bread?
Its robust texture works well with eggs, cottage cheese, hummus, smoked fish or mashed avocado. Use it for open sandwiches, or serve toasted alongside soup.
How should you store protein bread?
Keep it sealed at room temperature and follow the storage guidance on its packaging, since recipes and preservatives differ. Freeze slices in a sealed bag if you will not finish the loaf soon; toast them straight from frozen.
Can you use protein bread instead of ordinary wheat bread?
Usually, yes: use it for sandwiches, toast or breadcrumbs in the same way. It may be denser and more filling, and it is not necessarily gluten-free—many loaves use wheat gluten.
Is protein bread higher in protein than a protein roll?
No. A protein roll has 33.9 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 12 g in protein bread; rolls are also usually richer in fat.
Is protein bread suitable for someone avoiding gluten?
Not necessarily: many recipes use vital wheat gluten to boost protein, so they are unsuitable for someone who must avoid gluten. Choose a loaf specifically made and labelled gluten-free, and check its ingredients.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174917 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
