Wheat and rye bread vs Seeded Rye Bread
Overall, Seeded Rye Bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Wheat and rye bread | Seeded Rye Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 223 kcal | 242 kcal |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 8.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 4 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Wheat and rye bread has 89% less fat (0.5 g vs 4.5 g).
- Wheat and rye bread has 80% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.5 g).
- Wheat and rye bread has 96% less sugar (0.1 g vs 2.5 g).
- Seeded Rye Bread has 42% more fiber (8.3 g vs 4.8 g).
- Seeded Rye Bread has 15% more protein (8.5 g vs 7.2 g).
- Seeded Rye Bread has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Wheat and rye bread
wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), wildfarmed wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) (25%) water rye flour (contains gluten) cornish sea salt wheat semolina (contains gluten) vitamin d yeast
Seeded Rye Bread
Wheat Flour, Water, Sourdough (Rye Flour, Water), Mixed Seeds and Flakes (11%) (Linseeds, Barley Flakes, Sunflower Seeds, Oat Flakes), Wholemeal Rye Flour, Rye Flour, Yeast, Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup (Sugar, Water), Malted Barley Flour, Wheat Gluten, Invert Sugar Syrup, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Acetate), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Flavouring.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Wheat and rye bread or Seeded Rye Bread?
Overall, Seeded Rye Bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Wheat and rye bread has fewer calories: 223 kcal versus 242 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Wheat and rye bread has less sugar: 0.1 g versus 2.5 g per 100 g.