Food Nutrition in Breads
The food quality and nutrition
value of bread depends upon the flour used, and the degree of refining
involved in the manufacturing process. The healthiest breads are the dense
chewy types made from 100 percent stone ground wholewheat or whole grain
flours. These breads contain significant amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Breads to avoid include all 'fluffy' easy-to-eat varieties, or any bread
made with refined white flour.
Energy in Bread
Bread typically contains
about 75 calories per slice.
Nutrients in Bread
Bread is high in starchy
carbohydrate, contains small amounts of protein and is generally low in
fat.
Vitamins in Bread
Although most Western breads
have added Vitamins, whole wheat or Wholegrain bread contains significantly
more vitamins than regular white bread. For example whole grain varieties
contain higher levels of B Vitamins plus a significant amount of Vitamin
E and folate.
Minerals in Bread
Although most Western breads
contain added minerals, whole wheat or Wholegrain bread contains significantly
more minerals than regular white bread. For example whole wheat bread
contains 40 percent more iron, 300 percent more zinc and larger amounts
of phophorus, magnesium and manganese.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Bread
Wholegrain bread has a medium
GI value while refined white flour bread has a high GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Bread
The healthiest types of bread
is made from wholegrain or whole wheat flour. Wholegrains, as well as
foods made from them, consist of the entire grain seed, including the
bran, the germ, and the endosperm. In the grain-refining process - used
to produce regular white bread - most of the bran and some of the germ
is removed, resulting in the loss of dietary fiber (also known as cereal
fiber), vitamins, minerals, lignans, phytoestrogens, phenolic compounds,
and phytic acid.
Nutrition in Breads
Banana
Bread
Banana Bread Nutrition
Boston Brown Bread
Bread Sticks
Bread Stuffing
Breadcrumbs
Ciabatta
Cornbread
Cracked Wheat Bread
Crispbread
Croutons
Foccacia
French Bread
Garlic Bread
Gluten-Free Bread
Irish Soda Bread
Italian Bread
Light Bread
Low-Sodium Bread
Melba Toast
Mixed Grain Bread
Oat Bran Bread
Oatmeal Bread
Panera Bread
Pita Bread
Pumpernickel Bread
Pumpkin Bread
Raisin Bread
Rice Bran Bread
Rye Bread
Rusk Toast
Sandwich Bread
Sourdough Bread
Sprouted Wheat Bread
Stoneground Bread
Vienna Bread
Wheat Bran Bread
Wheat Flour
Wheatgerm
Wheatgerm Bread
White Bread
Whole Grain Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Bread Rolls
Bread
Rolls
Dinner Roll
French Rolls
French Toast
Hamburger Rolls
Hoagie Roll
Hot Dog Roll
Kaiser Bread Rolls
Pumpernickel Rolls
Rye Rolls
Scones
Submarine Roll
Sweet Bread Roll
Wheat Rolls
Danish Pastries
Almond
Danish Pastry
Cinnamon Danish Pastry
Fruit Danish Pastry
Lemon Danish Pastry
Raspberry Danish
Pastry
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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