Preparation, uses, and tips
Top sliced whole-wheat bread with smoked mozzarella, grilled portobello mushroom, and
chopped basil, or make a sandwich of arugula
and grilled vegetables.
Buying and storing tips
Buy whole-wheat bread in the bakery, bread, or refrigerated- or frozen-foods sections of
health food stores and supermarkets. Store in a breadbox or plastic bag at room temperature,
and use within a few days.
Varieties
Whole-wheat bread is available in rolls and loaves of various shapes and sizes, and may
contain other grains.
Nutrition Highlights
Whole-wheat bread, 1 slice
Calories: 69
Protein: 2.7g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Total Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 1.9g
*Good source of: Selenium (10mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.