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Pumpernickel Bread at a glance

Glycemic index
50
low
Glycemic load / serving
5
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
–
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 slice, regular (26 g).

Pumpernickel Bread nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories250 kcal65 kcal
Protein8.7 g2.3 g
Carbohydrate47.5 g12.3 g
Fiber6.5 g1.7 g
Sugars0.5 g0.1 g
Fat3.1 g0.8 g
Saturated fat0.4 g0.1 g
Sodium596 mg155 mg
Potassium208 mg54 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other breads with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Oat Bran Bread485

Common questions about pumpernickel bread

Is pumpernickel bread low glycemic?

Pumpernickel Bread has a glycemic index of 50, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 slice, regular (26 g) serving is 5, which is low.

Is pumpernickel bread good for people managing blood sugar?

Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of pumpernickel bread has a glycemic load of 5 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.

How many calories are in pumpernickel bread?

Pumpernickel Bread has 250 calories per 100 g, and about 65 calories in a 1 slice, regular (26 g) serving.

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Sources and method

Glycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bread, pumpernickel” (FDC 174918). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.

General information, not medical advice.