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Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel
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Carb Check

Carbs
36g
Carbs
Fiber
9.3g
Fiber
Net Carbs
26.7g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
14.4g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
50
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
7.2
Glycemic Load

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Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

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Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
Yes

pH Check

Pumpernickel
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Pumpernickel

  • Water
    45.0g
  • Fiber
    9.3g
  • Carbs
    36.0g
  • Fat
    1.0g
  • Protein
    7.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Low
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
Moderate
Oxalate
Low
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Moderate

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Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Pumpernickel is high in carbohydrates at 36g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 40g delivers 14.4g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Pumpernickel provides 200 kcal, 7g of protein, and 1g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 26.7 g
  • Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 50 (low)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 7.2
  • Sodium: 370 mg

With 36g of carbohydrates per 100g, Pumpernickel is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 40g already provides 14.4g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Pumpernickel or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Pumpernickel is carbohydrate-dense with 36g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 40g provides 14.4g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin D
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.04
1% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05
1% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.13
4% RDA
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0
0% RDA
Beta-Carotene
4
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 40g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
940
16% RDA
Calcium
25
1% RDA
Iron
1.9
5% RDA
Potassium
190
4% RDA
Magnesium
55
6% RDA
Phosphorus
145
8% RDA
Zinc
1.7
7% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 40g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Traces
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
High
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Nightshade

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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