High protein bread: 25 highest-protein picks from 1,196 labels
Of 1,196 breads with a current label in USDA FoodData Central, the highest in protein is Thin Slim Foods Rye Zero Net Carb Bread, with 25 g protein per 3.5 oz (100 g), or 7 g per 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g). One other product ties with it. The typical bread on the list has 9.3 g per 3.5 oz (100 g).
- 1,196 breads from 284 brands with a current U.S. label
- Range: 25 g to 0 g protein per 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Median: 9.3 g per 3.5 oz (100 g). The top 5 have a median of 21.4 g.
- Label dates on file: 2021-05-04 to 2025-07-29
The 25 highest in protein, per 3.5 oz (100 g)
| # | Product | Label serving | Protein per serving | % DV | Protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Protein per 100 calories | Calories per serving | Sugar per serving | Sodium per serving | Label date | FDC ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thin Slim Foods Rye Zero Net Carb Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 7 g | 14% | 25 g | 15.5 g | 45 | 0 g | 90 mg | 2023-07-03 | 2630774 |
| 2 | Nature's Own Wheat+protein Bread | 1 slice, 1.1 oz (32 g) | 8 g | 16% | 25 g | 8.9 g | 90 | 2 g | 150 mg | 2023-08-01 | 2634132 |
| 3 | Lewis Honey Keto Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 6 g | 12% | 21.4 g | 17.1 g | 35 | 1 g | 160 mg | 2022-05-02 | 2301635 |
| 4 | Kiss My Keto Golden Wheat Keto Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 6 g | 12% | 21.4 g | 10 g | 60 | 0 g | 110 mg | 2023-05-08 | 2593382 |
| 5 | Kiss My Keto Seeded Wheat Keto Bread, Seeder Wheat | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 6 g | 12% | 21.4 g | 8.6 g | 70 | 0 g | 100 mg | 2023-03-30 | 2554432 |
| 6 | Lewis Bake Shop Hawaiian Keto Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 5 g | 10% | 17.9 g | 14.3 g | 35 | 0 g | 170 mg | 2021-10-11 | 2422132 |
| 7 | Aunt Millie's 5 Seed Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 5 g | 10% | 17.9 g | 12.5 g | 40 | 0 g | 115 mg | 2023-05-30 | 2602728 |
| 8 | Bake Lewis Shop Keto Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) | 5 g | 10% | 17.9 g | 12.5 g | 40 | 0 g | 150 mg | 2022-05-07 | 2481803 |
| 9 | Alvarado St. Bakery Sprouted California Style Bread | 1 slice, 1.2 oz (34 g) | 6 g | 12% | 17.6 g | 6.7 g | 90 | 1 g | 140 mg | 2023-10-24 | 2672504 |
| 10 | Alvarado St. Bakery Sprouted No Salt Added Bread | 1 slice, 1.2 oz (34 g) | 6 g | 12% | 17.6 g | 6.7 g | 90 | 2 g | 10 mg | 2023-10-24 | 2672506 |
| 11 | Alvarado St. Bakery Sprouted Wheat & Coffee Flour Bread - Fresh Roast | 1 slice, 1.2 oz (34 g) | 6 g | 12% | 17.6 g | 6 g | 100 | 3 g | 130 mg | 2023-09-12 | 2658137 |
| 12 | Old World High Fiber Thin & Trim Flat Bread | 1.9 oz (53 g) | 9 g | 18% | 17 g | 9 g | 100 | 0 g | 200 mg | 2023-09-12 | 2652875 |
| 13 | Silver Hills The Big 16 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread | 1 slice, 1.3 oz (36 g) | 6 g | 12% | 16.7 g | 6.7 g | 90 | 2 g | 140 mg | 2023-07-17 | 2622418 |
| 14 | Silver Hills Little Big Sprouted Whole Grain Bread | 2 slices, 1.5 oz (43 g) | 7 g | 14% | 16.3 g | 7 g | 100 | 2 g | 190 mg | 2023-07-17 | 2622420 |
| 15 | Hero Seeded Bread | 1 slice, 1.3 oz (37 g) | 6 g | 12% | 16.2 g | 10 g | 60 | 0 g | 260 mg | 2023-04-04 | 2554847 |
| 16 | Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread | 1 slice, 0.9 oz (25 g) | 4 g | 8% | 16 g | 8 g | 50 | 0 g | 125 mg | 2023-08-01 | 2634131 |
| 17 | Wonder 100% Whole Wheat Bread | 0.9 oz (25 g) | 4 g | 8% | 16 g | 6.7 g | 60 | 0 g | 105 mg | 2021-11-02 | 2186273 |
| 18 | Clover Valley Wheat 100% Whole Sandwich Bread | 1 slice, 0.9 oz (26 g) | 4 g | 8% | 15.4 g | 6.7 g | 60 | 1 g | 140 mg | 2023-06-12 | 2602447 |
| 19 | Vowell's Family 100% Whole Wheat Bread | 0.9 oz (26 g) | 4 g | 8% | 15.4 g | 6.7 g | 60 | 1 g | 110 mg | 2022-01-28 | 2484983 |
| 20 | Old Tyme Omega Me Crazy! Awesome White Bread | 1.4 oz (39 g) | 6 g | 12% | 15.4 g | 6 g | 100 | 3 g | 140 mg | 2023-03-23 | 2531313 |
| 21 | Silver Hills Organic Sprouted Whole Grain Bread | 1 slice, 1.4 oz (40 g) | 6 g | 12% | 15 g | 5.5 g | 110 | 2 g | 160 mg | 2023-06-21 | 2622425 |
| 22 | Arnold 22 Grains & Seeds Organic Thin-Sliced Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (27 g) | 4 g | 8% | 14.8 g | 5 g | 80 | 2 g | 125 mg | 2022-11-03 | 2466076 |
| 23 | Brownberry 22 Grains & Seeds Organic Thin-Sliced Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (27 g) | 4 g | 8% | 14.8 g | 5 g | 80 | 2 g | 125 mg | 2022-11-05 | 2466073 |
| 24 | Oroweat 22 Grains & Seeds Organic Thin-Sliced Bread | 1 slice, 1 oz (27 g) | 4 g | 8% | 14.8 g | 5 g | 80 | 2 g | 125 mg | 2022-11-07 | 2461020 |
| 25 | Food For Life Flourless Sprouted Grain Bread | 1 slice, 1.2 oz (34 g) | 5 g | 10% | 14.7 g | 6.3 g | 80 | 0 g | 75 mg | 2023-03-13 | 2676901 |
Values per serving use each label's own serving size. % DV is the FDA Daily Value for adults. At most 3 products per brand are shown. Source: USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods.
Which kind of bread is highest in protein?
The same products grouped by kind (from the product name), with the median per 3.5 oz (100 g). Kinds with fewer than 5 products are left out.
| Kind | Products | Median protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Middle half of products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keto and zero net carb | 16 | 14.3 g | 14 g to 17.9 g |
| Sprouted | 55 | 11.8 g | 10.7 g to 14.7 g |
| Whole wheat and whole grain | 183 | 11.1 g | 9.6 g to 11.6 g |
| Multigrain and seeded | 143 | 10.7 g | 8.8 g to 11.6 g |
| Rye and pumpernickel | 74 | 9.4 g | 8.9 g to 10 g |
| Other | 326 | 9.3 g | 7.9 g to 10.5 g |
| White | 384 | 8.2 g | 7.3 g to 9.1 g |
| Gluten-free | 15 | 4.7 g | 2.9 g to 4.7 g |
Which bread brands rank best for protein?
Brands with at least 3 breads on file, ranked by the median protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) across their whole line, so one standout product does not carry the brand.
| # | Brand | Products | Median protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Best product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvarado St. Bakery | 10 | 16.3 g | Sprouted California Style Bread (17.6 g) |
| 2 | Eureka! | 4 | 14.6 g | Saaa-Wheat! Organic Bread (14.6 g) |
| 3 | Silver Hills | 9 | 14.3 g | The Big 16 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread (16.7 g) |
| 4 | Angelic Bake House | 7 | 13.9 g | 7 Sprouted Rye Wholegrain Bread (13.9 g) |
| 5 | 365 Whole Foods Market | 11 | 12.1 g | Multi-Seed Bread (13.9 g) |
| 6 | Old Tyme | 8 | 11.6 g | Omega Me Crazy! Awesome White Bread (15.4 g) |
| 7 | Open Nature | 3 | 11.6 g | Wheat French Artisan Bread (12.3 g) |
| 8 | Publix | 8 | 11.5 g | 100% Whole Wheat Bread (14.3 g) |
| 9 | Nature's Harvest | 8 | 11.4 g | Stone Ground 100% Whole Wheat Bread (12.3 g) |
| 10 | First Street | 5 | 11.4 g | Multi-Grain Country Style Bread (11.6 g) |
| 11 | Franz | 4 | 11.2 g | Multigrain & Flax Mount Hood Bread (12.5 g) |
| 12 | Dave's Killer Bread | 9 | 11.1 g | Organic Bread (11.9 g) |
| 13 | Gonnella Baking Company | 3 | 11.1 g | Multi Grain Bread (12.5 g) |
| 14 | Giant Eagle | 4 | 11 g | Organic Bread, Sprouted Honey Oat (13.3 g) |
| 15 | Cub | 6 | 10.9 g | Siebenfelder Sliced Bread (14.3 g) |
What you trade for a top spot
Medians for the top quarter of this ranking (299 products) compared with the other 897:
- Sugar: 5.6 g per 3.5 oz (100 g) in the top quarter against 4.4 g in the rest. This is the catch.
- Fiber: 7 g per 3.5 oz (100 g) in the top quarter against 3 g in the rest. A bonus, not a cost.
More protein per serving can come with a bigger serving. Protein per 100 calories shows how much of each serving's energy comes from protein.
How we ranked
We took all breads in the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods data (release of 2026-04-30) sold in the U.S., not marked discontinued, and with label data dated 2021-04-30 or later. Size and package variants of the same product count once, using the newest label. Products with a label serving under 1/2 oz (15 g) are left out because label rounding makes their per 3.5 oz (100 g) numbers unreliable (2 g of protein in a 5 g serving can mean anything from 30 to 50 g per 3.5 oz (100 g)). We dropped records whose calories do not add up from protein, carbs and fat, or whose nutrients weigh more than the food itself, signs of a data entry error. Products are ranked by protein per 3.5 oz (100 g), so a bigger serving size does not win by default. Ties go to the product with fewer calories. The main table shows at most 3 products per brand so one line cannot fill it.
Brands change recipes. Each row shows the date of the label USDA has on file, and the FDC ID opens the full record. This page does not show ingredients or allergens, so check the package for those. The package in your hand is the final word.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods, release 2026-04-30 (downloaded from fdc.nal.usda.gov, accessed 2026-10-12). Nutrition values are as submitted by each brand from its label. The label date of every product is in the table.
- FDA, Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. fda.gov (page updated 2024-03-05, accessed 2026-09-15). Used for % DV.
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