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In this article (11 sections)
- How many calories are in a slice of rye bread?
- Is Danish rye bread the same as US deli rye?
- Calories in Rye Bread with Toppings — Table
- How many calories are in rye bread with liver pâté?
- How many calories are in rye bread with salami?
- How many calories are in rye bread with cheese?
- What is the difference between rye bread and white bread?
- Which rye bread has the fewest calories?
- Is rye bread good for weight loss?
- How do you calculate your own slice?
- Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a slice of rye bread?
Approximately 70 kcal for the example used here: a 35 g slice and the historical FRIDA 6.1 wholegrain rye bread record of 199 kcal per 100 g. Slice weights and recipes vary.
At those values, 70 g contributes about 139 kcal and 105 g about 209 kcal. A 50 g slice contributes about 100 kcal. Calculate from the total weight before rounding; adding individually rounded portions can differ by a calorie.
| Rye Bread Alone | Weight | Kcal | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, thin | 35 g | 70 | 1.8 g | 16.0 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 slice, thick | 50 g | 100 | 2.6 g | 22.9 g | 0.8 g |
| 2 slices, thin | 70 g | 139 | 3.6 g | 32.0 g | 1.1 g |
| 3 slices, thin | 105 g | 209 | 5.4 g | 48.0 g | 1.6 g |
Historical source: FRIDA 6.1, wholegrain rye bread, industrially produced. Portion weights are illustrative, not standard sizes for every loaf.
This particular rye bread record is low in fat. Other recipes, especially those with added seeds or fat, can have different values. Count bread and toppings separately to make the calculation easier to check.
Is Danish rye bread the same as US deli rye?
Not necessarily. This article's historical records describe Danish rye breads, often dense loaves with whole grains. A US deli rye, seeded loaf or pumpernickel product can have a different recipe and slice weight. Do not use 70 kcal as a universal value for every slice labeled rye.
The 35 g example is about 1.2 oz by weight; the 50 g example is about 1.8 oz. Use a package serving that matches the loaf, or weigh the slice and calculate from that product's per-gram energy. See bread slice weights.
Calories in Rye Bread with Toppings — Table
The examples below use 35 g rye bread, 7 g butter where included, and the topping quantities shown. These are illustrative portions, not fixed weights for a slice of cheese, meat or a layer of spread. The historical recipe totals are rounded and may use a different food record from another table in this article.
| Rye Bread Meal | What's on it | Kcal without Butter | Kcal with Butter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye bread with butter | 7 g butter | – | 122 |
| Rye bread with cucumber | 3 slices cucumber | 72 | 124 |
| Rye bread with ham | 20 g boiled ham (109 kcal/100 g) | 91 | 143 |
| Rye bread with roast beef | 20 g roast beef | 94 | 146 |
| Rye bread with jam | 15 g jam | 100 | 152 |
| Rye bread with cottage cheese | 30 g cottage cheese 20+ | 100 | 152 |
| Rye bread with cooked ham | 30 g cooked ham (119 kcal/100 g) | 105 | 157 |
| Rye bread with egg and cucumber | ½ boiled egg, 3 slices cucumber | 116 | 168 |
| Rye bread with mackerel in tomato sauce | 30 g mackerel in tomato sauce | 116 | 168 |
| Rye bread with rolled sausage | 20 g rolled sausage | 124 | 176 |
| Rye bread with roast beef and remoulade | 20 g roast beef, 10 g remoulade | 124 | 176 |
| Rye bread with cheese 30+ | 1 slice (20 g) | 123 | 175 |
| Rye bread with cheese 45+ | 1 slice (20 g) | 137 | 189 |
| Rye bread with boiled ham and remoulade | 30 g boiled ham, 10 g remoulade | 136 | 188 |
| Rye bread with liver pâté | 30 g liver pâté | 141 | 193 |
| Rye bread with nut spread | 15 g nut paste with cocoa | 149 | 201 |
| Rye bread with liver pâté and beetroot | 30 g liver pâté, 3 slices beetroot | 153 | 205 |
| Rye bread with salami | 20 g salami | 172 | 224 |
| Rye bread with Danish cured sausage | 25 g (455 kcal/100 g) | 184 | 236 |
| Rye bread with liver pâté and bacon | 30 g liver pâté, 1 slice bacon (15 g raw) | 180 | 232 |
Historical source: FRIDA 6.1, DTU Food Institute. Example ingredient calculations retained from the original article; food records and rounding can differ. They are not USDA calculations or product-specific measurements.
The cucumber example has 72 kcal without butter, while the 25 g cured sausage example has 184. That is a difference of 112 kcal for these particular portions. Larger or smaller portions change the comparison.
At 741 kcal per 100 g, 7 g butter adds about 52 kcal and 12 g adds about 89. A description such as a thin layer cannot reliably establish the weight.
How many calories are in rye bread with liver pâté?
About 141 kcal without butter and 193 with, for 35 g bread and 30 g of the liver pate example. The total changes with the recipe and the weight of each ingredient.
For this example, 30 g liver pate at 239 kcal per 100 g contributes 71.7 kcal, or about 72. Using a reduced-fat record at 150 kcal per 100 g instead lowers the total by about 27 kcal. The bacon example adds about 39 kcal.
| Rye Bread with Liver Pâté | Kcal |
|---|---|
| Without butter | 141 |
| With butter | 193 |
| With butter and beetroot | 205 |
| With butter, beetroot, and bacon | 244 |
| Reduced-fat liver pâté, without butter | 115 |
How many calories are in rye bread with salami?
About 184 kcal without butter and 236 with, using 25 g Danish cured sausage at 455 kcal per 100 g. The table also contains a separate salami record at 510 kcal per 100 g, used at a 20 g portion. These are different food records, not two names for the same calculation.
Weigh the portion rather than inferring it from the number of slices. For the 455 kcal record, 25 g contributes about 114 kcal and 40 g about 182 kcal. Replacing an ingredient changes the calculation; it does not establish that the meal will feel equally filling.
How many calories are in rye bread with cheese?
The example with 20 g of 45+ cheese has about 137 kcal without butter and 189 with. Cheese slices do not all weigh the same; the table holds the portion at 20 g to compare the listed records.
| Rye Bread with 1 Slice of Cheese (20 g) | Cheese, kcal per 100 g | Slice, without butter |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese 20+ | 224 | 115 |
| Cheese 30+ | 263 | 123 |
| Cheese 45+ | 335 | 137 |
| Cheese 50+ | 367 | 143 |
For the equal 20 g portions shown, the difference between the 20+ and 50+ examples is about 28 kcal. This is a portion comparison, not a forecast of weight change.
What is the difference between rye bread and white bread?
In these historical examples, white bread has 271 kcal per 100 g and rye bread 199. Using illustrative portions of 30 g and 35 g respectively gives about 81 and 70 kcal. Actual slice weights and recipes vary; the table does not measure fullness.
| Slice | Weight | Kcal | With Butter | With Butter and Cheese 45+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye bread, wholegrain | 35 g | 70 | 122 | 189 |
| White bread | 30 g | 81 | 133 | 200 |
| Wholemeal white bread | 30 g | 78 | 130 | 197 |
Which rye bread has the fewest calories?
The dark, industrially produced record is the lowest among these 11 historical examples. They range from 198 to 253 kcal per 100 g, or about 69 to 89 kcal for 35 g. This is not a ranking of all rye breads or current products.
| Type of Rye Bread (Frida 6.1) | Kcal per 100 g | Per Slice (35 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Rye bread, dark, industrially produced | 198 | 69 |
| Rye bread, wholegrain, industrially produced | 199 | 70 |
| Rye bread, wholegrain, imported | 200 | 70 |
| Rye bread, light | 205 | 72 |
| Rye bread, soft, without seeds, industrially produced | 210 | 74 |
| Rye bread, coarse rye flour with whole grains, retail bakery | 210 | 73 |
| Rye bread with fat-rich seeds and grains, industrially produced | 215 | 75 |
| Rye bread, only coarse rye flour, retail bakery | 216 | 76 |
| Rye bread, soft with fat-rich seeds, industrially produced | 228 | 80 |
| Rye bread, coarse rye flour with fat-rich seeds, retail bakery | 242 | 85 |
| Rye bread, soft with fat-rich seeds, retail bakery | 253 | 89 |
Source: Frida 6.1, DTU Food Institute.
For these examples, differences in portion weight can exceed differences between bread types. Check the label for your loaf and weigh the portion if you want to reduce uncertainty. Values are rounded, so calculations from displayed numbers can differ from original record precision.
Is rye bread good for weight loss?
A calorie table alone cannot determine whether a particular bread is suitable for someone's weight-loss plan. The bread, portion weight, toppings and rest of the diet all contribute to the meal total.
For example, three 35 g portions of the bread record contribute about 209 kcal before toppings. Count butter and each topping separately. Changing toppings changes the energy total, but does not guarantee equal fullness or a particular weight outcome. See calories for weight loss for the broader context.
How do you calculate your own slice?
For each ingredient, multiply its kcal per 100 g by its weight in grams and divide by 100, then add the results before rounding. The topping table provides historical examples; slice weights explains why weighing is more specific than assuming a standard portion.
In Calorie.one, describe the meal and review the estimated ingredients, weights and source labels. Current lookups use USDA and Open Food Facts where a suitable record exists, with estimates identified in the preview. These sources are separate from the historical FRIDA tables here. Try the text food calorie calculator, or read the open sandwich examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a slice of rye bread?
About 70 kcal for the illustrative 35 g portion of a historical FRIDA record at 199 kcal per 100 g. A 50 g portion is about 100 kcal. Other bread recipes and slice weights differ.
How many calories are in 2 slices of rye bread?
About 139 kcal for 70 g bread using the 199 kcal per 100 g example. Add about 104 kcal for 14 g butter. With 60 g of the liver pate example as well, the total is about 386 kcal. Rounding the complete calculation can differ from adding rounded single-slice values.
How many calories are in rye bread with liver pâté?
141 calories without butter and 193 with, calculated with 30 grams of liver pâté on a slice weighing 35 grams. With beetroot on top, the slice is about 205 calories, and with bacon about 244.
How many calories are in rye bread with salami?
About 184 kcal without butter and 236 with for 35 g bread plus 25 g of the Danish cured sausage record at 455 kcal per 100 g. A different salami record at 510 kcal per 100 g is also shown in the table; check which food and weight you are using.
How many calories are in rye bread with cheese?
137 calories with a slice of 45+ cheese weighing 20 grams, and 189 with butter underneath. With a 30+ cheese, the slice is 123 without butter, and with a 20+ slicing cheese 115.
How many calories are in rye bread with butter?
122 calories — 70 from the bread and 52 from a thin layer of butter weighing 7 grams. Butter has 741 calories per 100 grams, so a thick layer of 12 grams makes the slice 159.
Does rye bread or white bread have more calories?
The example portions are about 70 kcal for 35 g rye bread and 81 kcal for 30 g white bread. Their per-100 g values are 199 and 271 respectively. The comparison depends on the product and portion, and does not measure fullness.