How Many Calories in Dark Bread (Pâine Neagră)?
1 felie (30g) = 76 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 felie (30g) contains 76 calories.
Best time: Suitable at any meal as a source of complex carbs, ideally with a protein source and vegetables
Benefits
- ✓Contains more fiber (6g/100g) than white bread (about 2.7g/100g), supporting satiety and digestion
- ✓A more moderate glycemic index than white bread, due to the higher fiber content and whole grains
- ✓A source of magnesium and B vitamins from the whole grains used in the recipe
- ✓Provides extra fullness per slice compared to white bread, due to its higher nutrient density
Considerations
- !Values vary significantly between brands, depending on the actual percentage of whole grain used - some "dark" breads are mostly colored white flour
- !Calories per 100g are similar to white bread; the main difference is in fiber and micronutrients, not calorie density
- !Check the label for the whole grain percentage - under 50% means reduced nutritional benefit over white bread
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends checking the ingredient list before choosing dark bread - look for "whole grain flour" as the first ingredient, not just a dark color, to actually benefit from the fiber and micronutrients of whole grains.
Frequently Asked Questions
A slice of dark bread (about 30g) has around 76 calories. Per 100g, dark bread has about 252 calories, with 8.5g protein, 48g carbs, 1.6g fat and 6g fiber - more than twice the fiber of regular white bread.
Not significantly - calories per 100g are similar (252 calories for dark bread vs about 265 for white bread). The real difference lies in the fiber content (6g vs 2.7g/100g) and the more moderate glycemic index of dark bread, not the calorie count. Check the label for the actual whole grain percentage.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.