Calories in Bread, wholemeal
Per 1 slice, 33 g
Bread, wholemeal has 82 calories per 1 slice, 33 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 4.0 g of protein, 13.8 g of carbohydrate, 1.1 g of fat and 2.3 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 248 calories and 12.1 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein and high in fibre. Look for wholemeal flour first on the label, not just brown colouring.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 slice, 33 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | 248 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 12.1 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 41.8 g | 5% |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 3.3 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2.3 g | 7.0 g | 8% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about bread, wholemeal
How many calories are in bread, wholemeal?
Bread, wholemeal has 82 calories per 1 slice, 33 g, which is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of bread, wholemeal?
100 g of bread, wholemeal contains 248 calories.
How much protein is in bread, wholemeal?
One serving of 1 slice, 33 g provides 4.0 g of protein — 12.1 g per 100 g, or 8% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in bread, wholemeal?
One serving of 1 slice, 33 g contains 13.8 g of carbohydrate, of which 2.3 g is fibre.
What is bread, wholemeal a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, bread, wholemeal qualifies as a source of protein and high in fibre. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g.