How Much Sugar Is in Whole Wheat Bread?
1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia) of whole wheat bread has about 2 g of sugar, most of it added during processing rather than naturally occurring.
in 1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia) · about 0.5 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 2 g
- Per 100 g
- 2.9 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.5 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
Whole Wheat Bread carries roughly 2 g of sugar per 1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia), which works out to about 2.9 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'low' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar is added during processing, it digests quickly with nothing to slow it down — check the ingredient label if you want to see exactly which sweeteners are used.
How whole wheat bread compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, whole wheat bread ranks #178 for sugar per serving — more than 13% of them.
- Scrambled Eggs2g
- Whole Wheat Toast2g
- Whole Wheat Bread (this page)2g
- Ranch dressing1.5g
- Salsa1.5g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- This is already a moderate-to-low sugar choice for its category
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in whole wheat bread natural or added?
- Most of it is added during processing, not naturally occurring in the base ingredients.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.