Sourdough Bread: Is It Good for You?

Nutrition Information

An average one slice of sourdough bread (about 50 grams) contains:

• Calories: 185
• Protein: 2 grams
• Fat: 1 grams
• Carbohydrates: 36 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Sugar: Less than 1 gram

Sourdough bread is an excellent source of:

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Folate
• Niacin

Sourdough bread is also an excellent source of antioxidants. Studies have shown that antioxidants like the peptides found in sourdough can lower the risk for certain types of cancer, signs of aging, or chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

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