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Pumpernickel — as bakedA
Breads · #3 of 20

Pumpernickel

as baked · Loaf Bread

52/100A tier
Calories25
Protein8.7g
Fiber6.5g
Sodium596mg
Sugar0.5g

Graded A — 52 out of 100, #3 of 20 breads. Whole food carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (32/100).

The short version: Dark rye with real whole-grain cred.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 596mg26%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g23%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 8.7g17%
Folate 93mcg23%
Iron 2.9mg16%
Zinc 1.5mg14%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 52

Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2072
Micronutrients ×2036
Protein ×1535
Fiber ×3032

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#3 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Pumpernickel healthy?

It grades A — 52 out of 100, #3 of 20 breads in our system. Dark rye with real whole-grain cred.

How many calories are in Pumpernickel?

25 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Pumpernickel calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.