Light Rye
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Light Rye by Kroger scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Light Rye by Kroger provides 203 calories, 8.7g protein, 1.8g fat, and 46.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 6.3g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.2g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.6g per 100g.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Light Rye by Kroger is a lower-calorie option in the bread category at 203 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 297. Very low sugar at 1.6g per 100g — much better than the 6.3g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 203 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 8.7g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Sugars: 1.6g per 100g (category avg: 6.3g)
- •Fiber: 6.3g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.2g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Light Rye doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the bread category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
ENRICHED FLOUR (_WHEAT_ FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, RYE FLOUR, YEAST, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CARAWAY SEEDS. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MOLASSES, _SOYBEAN_ OIL, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, CORNMEAL, _SOY_ FLOUR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, FUMARIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES.