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Rye Bread — Commercial ryeA
Breads · #6 of 20

Rye Bread

Commercial rye · Breads

35/100A tier
Calories259
Protein9g
Fiber5.8g
Sodium603mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 35 out of 100, #6 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (58/100); micronutrients drags it down (13/100).

The short version: Denser, darker, more fiber than white bread — the deli upgrade.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories259
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 603mg26%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g21%
Protein 9g18%
Iron 2.8mg16%
Magnesium 40mg10%
* % 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 35

Clean label ×2058
Whole food ×1550
Protein ×1535
Fiber ×3028
Micronutrients ×2013

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Rye Bread healthy?

It grades A — 35 out of 100, #6 of 20 breads in our system. Denser, darker, more fiber than white bread — the deli upgrade.

How many calories are in Rye Bread?

259 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 Rye Bread 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.