High-Fiber Bread
Top high-fiber bread with grilled eggplant and goat cheese for an
open-faced sandwich.
High-fiber breads are usually made with
whole-wheat or whole-grain flour. They are enriched with extra fiber in the form of wheat bran, oat bran, pea fiber, soy fiber, or
seeds and have a heavier consistency than white bread.
Varieties
High-fiber bread is available in rolls and loaves of various shapes and sizes; it usually
contains a variety of seeds, nuts, and
grains.
Buying and storing tips
Buy high-fiber bread in the bakery or bread section of natural food stores and
supermarkets. Store at room temperature in a breadbox or in a plastic bag, and use within a
few days.
Availability
High-fiber bread is available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Top high-fiber bread with grilled eggplant or zucchini and a little goat cheese for an open-faced sandwich.
Nutritional Highlights
High-fiber bread (whole wheat), 1 slice
Calories: 69
Protein: 2.7g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Total Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 1.9g
*Good source of: Selenium (10mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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