Skip to main content

Bread, rye, toasted

Baked Goods Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Bread, rye, toasted is a baked product at 284 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Selenium, providing 34.0 µg (62% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This baked product is rich in dietary fiber. Baked goods derive their nutrients primarily from their flour, fat, and enrichment ingredients. Whole-grain varieties generally offer more fiber and micronutrients. Our database tracks 71 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, insulin index, environmental footprint data.

284
Calories
kcal
9.4
Protein
g
3.6
Fat
g
53.1
Carbs
g
6.4
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Selenium
34.0 µg
62% DV
💎
Sodium
664 mg
44% DV
💪
Carbohydrate
53.1 g
41% DV

Data for 71 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR31.0g
1%
Calories SR284kcal
Energy (kJ) SR1,188kj
Protein SR9.4g
17%
Total Fat SR3.6g
Carbohydrate SR53.1g
41%
Fiber SR6.4g
17%
Total Sugars SR4.2g
Ash SR2.7g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR80.0mg
8%
Iron SR3.1mg
39%
Magnesium SR43.0mg
11%
Phosphorus SR138mg
20%
Potassium SR183mg
5%
Sodium SR664mg
44%
Zinc SR1.2mg
11%
Copper SR0.20mg
23%
Manganese SR0.91mg
39%
Selenium SR34.0µg
62%
Vitamins 24
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR4.0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR4.0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR1.0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR56.0µg
Vitamin C SR0.20mg
0%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin E SR0.37mg
2%
Vitamin K1 SR1.3µg
1%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.38mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.33mg
26%
Niacin (B3) SR3.8mg
24%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.31mg
6%
Vitamin B6 SR0.07mg
6%
Folate SR103µg
26%
Folic Acid SR64.0µg
Folate (food) SR39.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR148µg
Vitamin B12 SR0µg
Choline SR16.1mg
3%
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.69g
Monounsaturated Fat SR1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.88g
Cholesterol SR0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.10g
Threonine SR0.28g
Isoleucine SR0.35g
Leucine SR0.64g
Lysine SR0.26g
Methionine SR0.15g
Cystine SR0.19g
Phenylalanine SR0.45g
Tyrosine SR0.23g
Valine SR0.42g
Arginine SR0.36g
Histidine SR0.20g
Alanine SR0.33g
Aspartic Acid SR0.49g
Glutamic Acid SR2.9g
Glycine SR0.33g
Proline SR1.00g
Serine SR0.46g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

17
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

Protein + Calcium●●

Moderate protein intake enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health. The acid-ash hypothesis suggesting protein harms bones has been largely disproven.

Kerstetter et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Calcium vs Iron●●●

Calcium inhibits both heme and non-heme iron absorption when consumed in the same meal. The effect is dose-dependent, with significant inhibition at 300+ mg calcium.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Calcium vs Magnesium●●

Very high calcium intake can reduce magnesium absorption by competing for shared intestinal transport pathways. A calcium:magnesium ratio above 2.6:1 may impair magnesium status.

Rosanoff et al., Nutr Rev, 2012

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

61
Amino Acid Score
Moderate
Lysine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Lysine. Pair with legumes, dairy, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.1011.2
Threonine0.2829.9
Isoleucine0.3537.3
Leucine0.6467.8
Lysine0.2627.2
Methionine0.1516.3
Cystine0.1920.2
Phenylalanine0.4548.0
Tyrosine0.2325.0
Valine0.4244.4
Arginine0.3638.1
Histidine0.2021.3
Alanine0.3334.9
Aspartic Acid0.4951.7
Glutamic Acid2.9304.4
Glycine0.3335.2
Proline1.00106.3
Serine0.4648.7

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.69g
Saturated
1.4g
Monounsaturated
0.88g
Polyunsaturated

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Flour & Meal” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 35% when sautéed. Toasted retains 85%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 10% when steamed. Toasted retains 100%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Glycemic & Insulin Response

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. The Insulin Index (II) measures the insulin response directly, which can differ from GI — notably, dairy and high-protein foods often trigger a higher insulin response than their GI suggests. White bread = 100 for both scales.

58
Glycemic Index
Medium GI
8
Glycemic Load
Low GL (per 30g)
GI Scale 58
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Rye bread, whole grain” · ●●● high confidence

56
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 56
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Measured ●●● Clinically measured (Holt 1997, Bell 2014)

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021) · Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Wheat & Rye (Bread)” category.

1.6
kg CO₂e / kg
Low Impact
3.5
m² land / kg
Land Use
648
L water / kg
Water Use
12.2
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions1.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use3.5 m² / kg
Water Use648 L / kg
Eutrophication7.2 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification12.2 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Cereals

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Cereals” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
1962
2.
1927
3.
1888
4.
1876
5.
1862
6.
1829
7.
1774
8.
1756
9.
1738
10.
1679

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+8%
1961: 1030 kcal2023: 1108 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Bread, rye, toasted?

Bread, rye, toasted contains 284 kcal per 100 grams, making it a calorie-dense food. The energy comes from 9.4g of protein (13% of calories), 3.6g of fat (11%), and 53.1g of carbohydrates (75%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Bread, rye, toasted most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Bread, rye, toasted is Selenium, providing 34.0 µg per 100g (62% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Sodium (44% DV). Our database tracks 71 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Bread, rye, toasted high in protein?

Bread, rye, toasted contains 9.4g of protein per 100 grams. While not a high-protein food, it can contribute to daily protein needs as part of a varied diet.

How much fiber is in Bread, rye, toasted?

Yes, Bread, rye, toasted is rich in dietary fiber with 6.4g per 100 grams. The daily recommended intake is 25-38g, so a serving contributes meaningfully toward that goal. Dietary fiber supports digestive health and is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

What is the glycemic index of Bread, rye, toasted?

Bread, rye, toasted has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as medium (56-69). Medium-GI foods produce a moderate blood sugar response. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

What is the insulin index of Bread, rye, toasted?

Bread, rye, toasted has a moderate insulin response (II: 56) (clinically measured) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.