Rye FlourNutrition reference
Staples & Grains

Rye Flour

Rye flour is a flour milled from rye grain, used for dark, dense breads. Per 100 g it provides about 359 calories with 77.2 g carbs.

359.4
kcalper 100g
Carbs
77.16g
Protein
8.4g
Fat
1.91g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Milled rye flour
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
359.4 kcal
Protein
8.3952 g
Carbohydrates
77.1618 g
Fat
1.908 g
Dietary fiber
13.7 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
1503.7 kJ
Calcium
32.24 mg
Potassium
434 mg
Magnesium
95.39 mg
Iron
2.536 mg
Zinc
2.328 mg
Vitamin B1
0.2163 mg
Vitamin B2
0.17 mg
Vitamin B3
1.163 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1638 mg
Vitamin B7
8.975 µg
  1. Unknown

Data sources

5
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2512375 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    168885 · SR Legacy release April 2018

  3. 3

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    168886 · SR Legacy release April 2018

  4. 4

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    168887 · SR Legacy release April 2018

  5. 5

    Norwegian Food Safety Authority

    05.027 · Norwegian Food Composition Table 2026

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Rye flour is milled from rye, a cereal grain closely related to wheat and barley. It has a deep, slightly sour flavor and is used to make dark, dense breads such as pumpernickel.

Nutritionally, rye flour is rich in carbohydrates and fiber. Per 100 g it provides about 359 kcal, 77.2 g of carbohydrates, 8.4 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat, and 13.7 g of dietary fiber.

Rye flour contains gluten, though less than wheat flour. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Rye Flour?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of rye flour (about 128 g) provides roughly 460 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g359.4 kcal77.2 g8.4 g1.9 g
1 cup128 g460 kcal98.8 g10.7 g2.4 g
1/2 cup64 g230 kcal49.4 g5.4 g1.2 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
359.4 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1503.7 kJ
Protein
8.3952 g
Carbohydrates
77.1618 g
Fat
1.908 g
Dietary fiber
13.7 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
32.24 mg
Potassium
434 mg
Magnesium
95.39 mg
Iron
2.536 mg
Zinc
2.328 mg
Vitamin B1
0.2163 mg
Vitamin B2
0.17 mg
Vitamin B3
1.163 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1638 mg
Vitamin B7
8.975 µg

Questions and answers

Rye Flour nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in rye flour?

Rye flour provides about 359 calories per 100 g. A typical cup (about 128 g) provides roughly 460 calories.

Is rye flour high in fiber?

Yes. Rye flour provides about 13.7 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.

Is rye flour gluten-free?

No. Rye is related to wheat and contains gluten.