Bread, wholemeal, average

Wholemeal bread is made using flour that contains all parts of the wheat grain. The figures here are averages for sliced and unsliced wholemeal bread. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with fibre and protein also contributing to its nutritional content. Per 100g, it contains 42g of carbohydrate, 7g of fibre, 9.4g of protein and 1g of salt.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Fibre helps maintain normal bowel function. The salt in bread contributes to total dietary salt intake, which is worth noting for people watching their salt intake. Salt content can vary between products, so labels can help with comparisons. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.