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Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

Brown bread

Bread and bread products 234 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Brown bread provides 234 kcal (992 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Bread and bread products” category (“Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family) of the Swiss database.

Brown bread

The essentials for 100 g

Protein9.5 g 19%
Fat1.2 g 2%
Carbohydrates44.3 g 17%
Dietary fibre4.1 g 14%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy234 kcal (992 kJ)C12%
Protein9.5 gC19%
Fat1.2 gC2%
of which saturated fat0.2 gC1%
of which polyunsaturated0.6 gCn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates44.3 gC17%
of which sugars0.5 gC1%
Dietary fibre4.1 gC14%
Water41.7 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium20 mgC3%
Iron1.6 mgC11%
Magnesium38 mgC10%
Phosphorus150 mgC21%
Potassium150 mgC8%
Sodium630 mgC26%
Zinc1.3 mgC13%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgC0%
Vitamin B120 µgC0%
Vitamin C0 mgC0%
Folate21 µgC10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein19%
Fat2%
Carbohydrates17%
Dietary fibre14%
Sodium26%
Phosphorus21%
Zinc13%
Iron11%
Folate10%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Semi-white bread+ 0.1 g+ 0.1 g− 6 kcal
vs Semi-white bread (with iodized salt)+ 0.1 g+ 0.1 g− 6 kcal
vs Farmers' bread+ 0.3 g− 0.8 g− 8 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Brown bread?
100 g of Brown bread provides 234 kcal, i.e. 992 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Brown bread?
100 g provides 9.5 g of protein, i.e. 19% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Brown bread?
100 g contains 1.2 g of fat, of which 0.2 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Brown bread” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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