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Spelt bread
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 248 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
- Fat 2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 6.7 g 24%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 409 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.33 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 4 mg 25%
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 68 mg 5%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 101 mg 24%
- Phosphorus 309 mg 25%
- Potassium 293 mg 6%
- Zinc 2.6 mg 24%
- Copper 0.41 mg 45%
- Manganese 1.9 mg 84%
- Selenium 10.1 µg 18%
Similar foods
- Spelt bread with oilseeds246 kcal / 100 g
- Spelt bread with nuts253 kcal / 100 g
- Spelt bread with pumpkin seeds248 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted wheat breadcommercial264 kcal / 100 g
- Whole-wheat breadcommercially prepared252 kcal / 100 g
- Whole grain whole wheat breadcommercial262 kcal / 100 g
- Multigrain breadcommercial267 kcal / 100 g
- Spelt crackerbread395 kcal / 100 g
- Spelt roll287 kcal / 100 g
- White breadcommercial261 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Spelt bread
Does spelt bread contain gluten?
Yes. Spelt is a type of wheat, so its bread contains gluten; it is not suitable for someone who needs to avoid gluten.
How do you stop spelt bread from drying out?
Keep it wrapped or in a bread bin at room temperature and eat it within a few days. For longer storage, slice it, freeze the slices in a sealed bag, then toast them straight from frozen.
Can you toast spelt bread straight from the freezer?
Yes. Put a frozen slice directly in the toaster; it may need an extra cycle compared with fresh bread. For a sandwich, let the slice cool briefly so the filling does not turn soggy.
What goes well on spelt bread?
Its nutty flavour works well with sharp Cheddar, hummus, mashed avocado or smoked salmon. Try it toasted with mushrooms, or use sturdy slices for an open sandwich with roasted aubergine.
Can you use spelt bread for French toast?
Yes: slightly stale slices hold the egg-and-milk mixture better than very fresh ones. Dip briefly, then fry over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Is spelt bread healthier than whole-wheat bread?
They are similar in energy: spelt bread has 248 kcal per 100 g, compared with 240 kcal in whole-wheat bread. Whole-wheat bread has more protein (12.5 g versus 9 g), while spelt bread has more fibre (6.7 g versus 4.94 g).
Is spelt bread the same as sourdough?
No. Spelt describes the grain used; sourdough describes a way of fermenting dough with a live starter. A loaf can be spelt sourdough, but spelt bread can also be made with baker’s yeast.
Can you make spelt bread with ordinary wheat flour?
Yes, but it will no longer be entirely spelt bread. Replacing some spelt flour with strong bread flour can make the dough easier to shape, as wheat gluten gives it more elasticity.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7239 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
