
How much fiber is in multigrain bread?
Multigrain Bread has 1.9 g of fiber per 1 slice (26 g). That is 7% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a grain.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About multigrain bread and fiber
A slice of multigrain bread provides 1.9 grams of fiber. Multigrain only means several grains were used, not that they were whole, so the label still matters.
How multigrain bread compares to other grains
Per typical serving. The highest grain in the database is whole wheat pasta at 6.3 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked | 2.2 g | 1.8 g | 8% |
| Polenta | 1 cup cooked | 2.2 g | 0.9 g | 8% |
| Naan | 1 piece | 2 g | 2.2 g | 7% |
| Rye Bread | 1 slice | 1.9 g | 5.9 g | 7% |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 1 slice | 1.9 g | 6.8 g | 7% |
| Multigrain Bread | 1 slice | 1.9 g | 7.3 g | 7% |
| Pumpernickel Bread | 1 slice | 1.7 g | 6.5 g | 6% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of multigrain bread to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of multigrain bread to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for multigrain bread
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) | 7.4 g | – | – |
| Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) | 8.1 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain | 7.4 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain, toasted | 8.1 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain, with raisins | 7.1 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain, with raisins, toasted | 7.8 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain, reduced calorie and/or high fiber | 10.7 g | – | – |
| Bread, multigrain, reduced calorie and/or high fiber, toasted | 11.8 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.