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Pumpernickel bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 250 kcal —
- Protein 8.7 g 17%
- Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
- Fat 3.1 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 6.5 g 23%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 596 mg 26%
- 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 0.42 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 0.8 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.33 mg 27%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.31 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 3.1 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 93 µg 23%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 14.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 68 mg 5%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 54 mg 13%
- Phosphorus 178 mg 14%
- Potassium 208 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 13%
- Copper 0.29 mg 32%
- Manganese 1.3 mg 57%
- Selenium 24.5 µg 45%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 | 8.7 g | 41 g | 3.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 71 | 2.5 g | 12 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 × slice, regular | 26 g | 65 | 2.3 g | 11 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × slice, snack-size | 7 g | 18 | 0.6 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × slice, thin | 20 g | 50 | 1.7 g | 8.2 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × slice (5" x 4" x 3/8") | 32 g | 80 | 2.8 g | 13 g | 1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 142 | 4.9 g | 23 g | 1.8 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 35 | 1.2 g | 5.8 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 213 | 7.4 g | 35 g | 2.6 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 284 | 9.9 g | 47 g | 3.5 g |
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Questions about Pumpernickel bread
What makes pumpernickel different from other rye bread?
Traditional pumpernickel is made with coarsely ground whole rye and baked slowly for many hours, which gives it a dense crumb, dark colour and gently sweet, earthy flavour. Recipes vary, so some loaves also contain wheat flour or colouring.
How do you serve pumpernickel bread?
Cut it into thin slices: its dense texture and strong flavour make it satisfying without a thick slice. Try it with smoked salmon, cheese, pickled vegetables or a savoury spread; it also works well as the base for open sandwiches and canapés.
Can you toast pumpernickel bread?
Yes. Toast thin slices briefly until crisp at the edges; keep an eye on them, as the dark colour makes browning harder to judge. You can also cut it into cubes and toast them in a dry pan for crunchy salad toppings.
How should you store pumpernickel bread?
Keep it wrapped in its original packaging or in a bread bag at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Once cut, seal the loaf well so the exposed crumb does not dry out.
Can you freeze pumpernickel bread?
Yes. Slice it first, then freeze the slices in a sealed bag with baking paper between them so you can separate them easily. Toast or thaw only the slices you need.
What can you use instead of pumpernickel bread?
Dark rye bread is the closest substitute for its robust, earthy taste; wholemeal rye works well too, though it is usually less dense and sweet. For canapés, rye crispbread gives a crisp rather than chewy base.
Is pumpernickel bread higher in fibre than rye bread?
Rye bread has 5.8 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 6.5 g in pumpernickel bread.
Is pumpernickel bread a good source of fibre?
Yes. A regular slice weighs about 26 g, and pumpernickel bread provides 6.5 g of fibre per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174918 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
