How many carbs are in bread, wheat or cracked wheat?
1 large or thick slice of bread, wheat or cracked wheat contains about 20.4g of carbohydrate, 18.7g net carbs after subtracting 1.7g of fiber, 4.6g of protein, and 118 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, snack-size (10g) | 4.8g | 0.4g | 4.4g |
| 1 slice, crust not eaten (13g) | 6.2g | 0.5g | 5.7g |
| 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24g) | 11.4g | 1g | 10.4g |
| 1 medium or regular slice (28g) | 13.3g | 1.1g | 12.2g |
| 1 large or thick slice (43g) | 20.4g | 1.7g | 18.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 47.5g | 4g | 43.5g |
Net carbs in bread, wheat or cracked wheat
1 large or thick slice of bread, wheat or cracked wheat contains 18.7g of net carbs — total carbs (20.4g) minus dietary fiber (1.7g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for bread, wheat or cracked wheat (per 100g)
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 47.5g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5.7g
- Protein: 10.7g
- Fat: 4.5g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343200). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in bread, wheat or cracked wheat?
1 large or thick slice of bread, wheat or cracked wheat contains about 20.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 18.7g.
How many net carbs are in bread, wheat or cracked wheat?
Net carbs in 1 large or thick slice of bread, wheat or cracked wheat are about 18.7g — that is total carbs (20.4g) minus dietary fiber (1.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is bread, wheat or cracked wheat good for diabetics?
Bread, wheat or cracked wheat contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is bread, wheat or cracked wheat keto-friendly?
Whether bread, wheat or cracked wheat fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 large or thick slice) provides about 18.7g of net carbs.