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Low Calorie Whole Grain Bread Options

The anatomy of a sandwichWhole Grain Breads tend to vary wildly in the amount of calories they contain depending on the brand. I've seen anything from 45 to 100 calories per slice. I'm always on the lookout for breads that are low in calories, but I still want them to be slightly soft and tasty too.

I've found that Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat Made With Honey Bread and Sara Lee 100% Multi-Grain satisfy both requirements. Each 22.5 gram slice (which means it's slightly smaller than what I would say is regular) has 45 calories. The Multi-Grain also has 18% of the RDA for fiber (4 grams), while the Whole Wheat only has 2 grams (8% of the RDA). The complete nutrition facts are available at BreadRules.com.

I also like Aunt Millie's Multi Grain Bread, which has 60 calories per 28 gram slice, but only 1 gram of fiber (4% of the RDA). If you have any low calorie favorites, please share with us in the comments.

 

Comments
Fri: May 16, 2008
Nancy B said:

Here in Seattle we also have Fry's bread that offer a 'No High Fructose Corn Syrup' line. It doesn't bring the calorie count down as far as those suggested here... but it's another option when these can't be found.

Sun: May 18, 2008
Heather said:

I love Hearty Life Bread - 35 calories per slice in their Original
100% Whole Wheat
Whole Grain Bread, and 40 calories per slice in the omega-3 flaxseed version.

Mon: May 19, 2008
Alison said:

I have a question about light breads- If they aren't made with whole wheat flour, but they have added fiber, is that as good for you in terms of taking longer to digest and being as satisfying as if it were made with whole wheat flour? I guess what i'm asking is if its the fiber or the actual whole wheat flour that has the benefits.

Tue: May 20, 2008
Julie said:

I like Aunt Millie's light potato bread. There are only 35 calories per slice and they are regular sized, soft and tasty! There isn't as much fiber per serving as her multigrain but my husband complained of the crust tasting weird.

Sun: May 25, 2008
Tiffany said:

We have Mrs. Baird's in TX, and I like the Calorie Light bread. Its 45 cals a slice and I can't remember the fiber in it right now lol. But I like the Honey Wheat Flavor.





 
 
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