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High-fiber breads are usually made with whole-wheat or whole-grain flour. They are enriched with extra fiber in the form of wheat bran, oat bran, pea fiber, soy fiber, or seeds and have a heavier consistency than white bread.
High-fiber bread is available in rolls and loaves of various shapes and sizes; it usually contains a variety of seeds, nuts, and grains.
Top high-fiber bread with grilled eggplant or zucchini and a little goat cheese for an open-faced sandwich.
High-fiber bread (whole wheat), 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.
Health benefits and concerns
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