Calories in
bread, cracked-wheat
260 kcal per 100 g Bread, cracked-wheat contains 260 calories per 100 grams, or about 74 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 8.7 g protein, 49.5 g carbohydrate and 3.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 74% carbohydrate, 13% protein, 13% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 74 | 2.5 g | 14.1 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cubic inch | 3.2 g | 8 | 0.3 g | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 slice, large or thick | 30.0 g | 78 | 2.6 g | 14.9 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 slice, regular | 25.0 g | 65 | 2.2 g | 12.4 g | 1.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 260 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 538.0 mg | 152.8 mg |
| Potassium | 177.0 mg | 50.3 mg |
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | 12.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 35.8 g | 10.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172672). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How bread, cracked-wheat compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, bread, cracked-wheat ranks 100 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (74 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 15 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in bread, cracked-wheat?
Bread, cracked-wheat contains 260 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 74 calories per oz. It also provides 8.7 g of protein, 49.5 g of carbohydrate and 3.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of bread, cracked-wheat?
By calories, bread, cracked-wheat is roughly 74% carbohydrate, 13% protein and 13% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 15 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the bread, cracked-wheat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Bread, cracked-wheat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.