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Is Whole wheat bread keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, whole wheat bread is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 slice (28 g)) has about 9.6 g of net carbs, about 38% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day38%

The short answer

More fiber, but still about 10 net carbs per slice.

A typical serving is 1 slice (28 g). That has 69 calories, 3.6 g protein, 1 g fat and 9.6 g net carbs (11.5 g total carbs − 1.9 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

2servings at 20 g/day
2servings at 25 g/day
5servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 slice (28 g)
Calories69
Total fat1 g
Total carbohydrate11.5 g
Dietary fiber1.9 g
Net carbs9.6 g
Protein3.6 g

Per 100 g: 247 kcal · 34.2 g net carbs · 13 g protein · 3.4 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is whole wheat bread keto?

No, whole wheat bread is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 slice (28 g)) has about 9.6 g of net carbs, about 38% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in whole wheat bread?

A serving of whole wheat bread (1 slice (28 g)) has about 11.5 g of total carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 9.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 34.2 g of net carbs.

Can I eat whole wheat bread on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. More fiber, but still about 10 net carbs per slice. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of whole wheat bread?

Lower-carb swaps include almond flour, cheese crisps, cucumber.

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