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Wholemeal bread

BLS 4.0 food: Wholemeal bread (Vollkornbrot), code B101000 · cross-reference USDA FDC #172688

Per portion (80 g)

168 kcalenergy
5.7 gprotein
8 gfibre
0.81 gfat
30.4 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Wholemeal bread meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 3.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 3.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 3.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 3.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
✓ 34.8 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 57 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 57 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 57 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
✓ 57 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 57 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 181 mg per 100 g = 26 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
✓ 25.7 µg per 100 g = 47 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 25.7 µg per 100 g = 47 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 25.7 µg per 100 g = 47 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 25.7 µg per 100 g = 47 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
✓ 25.7 µg per 100 g = 47 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
✓ 0.2 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
✓ 0.2 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
✓ 0.2 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 0.2 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Also low in saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 80 g%NRVOrigin
Energy210 kcal168 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein7.2 g5.7 gBLS PROT625 · Recipe calculation
Fat1 g0.81 gBLS FAT · Recipe calculation
Carbohydrate (available)38 g30.4 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)0.82 g0.65 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch37 g29.6 gBLS STARCH · Recipe calculation
Dietary fibre10 g8 gBLS FIBT · Recipe calculation
Water42 g33.6 gBLS WATER · Recipe calculation
Salt1.2 g0.96 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 80 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat0.12 g0.1 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat0.13 g0.11 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat0.47 g0.37 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.04 g0.03 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.04 g0.03 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Recipe calculation
EPA0 mg0 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Recipe calculation
DHA0 mg0 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Recipe calculation
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)0 mg0 mgBLS
omega60.42 g0.34 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.42 g0.34 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Recipe calculation
Oleic acid0.11 g0.09 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Recipe calculation
Cholesterol0 mg0 mgBLS CHORL · Recipe calculation

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 80 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E0.43 mg0.35 mg4 %BLS VITE · Recipe calculation
Vitamin K0.8 µg0.64 µg1 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0 %BLS VITC · Recipe calculation
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.22 mg0.18 mg20 %BLS THIA · Recipe calculation
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.09 mg0.07 mg6 %BLS RIBF · Recipe calculation
Niacin (vitamin B3)3.3 mg2.6 mg21 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.31 mg0.25 mg5 %BLS PANTAC · Recipe calculation
Vitamin B60.17 mg0.13 mg12 %BLS VITB6 · Recipe calculation
Biotin4 µg3.2 µg8 %BLS BIOT · Recipe calculation
Folate34.8 µg27.8 µg17 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Recipe calculation
Choline27.2 mg21.8 mgUSDA FDC 172688

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 80 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium479 mg383 mgBLS NA · Recipe calculation
Potassium278 mg222 mg14 %BLS K · Recipe calculation
Calcium25.2 mg20.2 mg3 %BLS CA · Recipe calculation
Magnesium57 mg45.6 mg15 %BLS MG · Recipe calculation
Phosphorus181 mg145 mg26 %BLS P · Recipe calculation
Iron1.8 mg1.5 mg13 %BLS FE · Recipe calculation
Zinc1.6 mg1.3 mg16 %BLS ZN · Recipe calculation
Iodine0 µg0 µg0 %BLS ID · Recipe calculation
Selenium25.7 µg20.6 µg47 %USDA FDC 172688
Copper0.2 mg0.16 mg20 %BLS CU · Recipe calculation
Manganese1.5 mg1.2 mg75 %BLS MN · Recipe calculation
fluoride0 mg0 mgBLS FD · Recipe calculation

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 80 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.16 g0.13 gBLS HIS · Recipe calculation
Isoleucine0.23 g0.19 gBLS ILE · Recipe calculation
Leucine0.45 g0.36 gBLS LEU · Recipe calculation
Lysine0.23 g0.18 gBLS LYS · Recipe calculation
Methionine0.11 g0.09 gBLS MET · Recipe calculation
Phenylalanine0.31 g0.25 gBLS PHE · Recipe calculation
Threonine0.22 g0.17 gBLS THR · Recipe calculation
Tryptophan0.08 g0.07 gBLS TRP · Recipe calculation
Valine0.3 g0.24 gBLS VAL · Recipe calculation

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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