Bread, rice bran
FDC 174923oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 56 · +16 vs Baked goods medianRice bran bread scores 56 of 100, a Fair band that ranks 6th of 60 baked goods, comfortably ahead of the category median of 40. Iron leads the nutrient profile at 20% DV, with magnesium at 19% DV, dietary fiber at 18% DV, and protein also at 18% DV, a well-rounded spread for a loaf bread.
It is used the same way as any sandwich bread, sliced for toast or sandwiches, with rice bran giving it a slightly nutty edge over plain white loaves. There is no flagged downside in its numbers here, making it a reasonably steady everyday choice at 243 calories per 100 g.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.71 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Sugars | 4.7 g | |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
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FDC 174923Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Rice bran bread is a yeasted loaf made with rice bran milled into the dough alongside wheat flour, giving it a slightly coarser crumb and a mild, faintly nutty flavor compared to plain white bread. It's used the same way as any sandwich loaf: toasted for breakfast, sliced for sandwiches, or served alongside soup, and its heartier texture holds together well under moist fillings like tomato or egg salad.
Keep it wrapped at room temperature for a few days or freeze sliced portions for longer storage, since bran breads can dry out faster than plain white bread once cut. At 243 calories per 100 grams it sits between a light white bread and a dense whole-grain loaf, and per 100 grams it carries 20% DV iron, 19% DV magnesium, 18% DV fiber (4.9 grams), and 18% DV protein (8.9 grams), figures the rice bran contributes beyond a standard white loaf. With 269 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams, moderate for bread, it works well as an everyday sandwich base rather than needing to be paired around any single nutrient.
Frequently asked questions about bread, rice bran
How many calories are in rice bran bread?
It has 243 calories per 100 grams.
Is rice bran bread a good source of iron?
Yes, it provides 20% DV iron per 100 grams, along with 19% DV magnesium.
What does rice bran bread pair well with?
It works well toasted for breakfast, sliced for sandwiches, or served alongside soup.