Dutch Raisin Bread (Krentenbrood)
Quick answer
A medium portion of Dutch Raisin Bread (Krentenbrood) (70 g) contains 200 kcal, with 35.3 g of net carbohydrates and 5 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 72 (High) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 25.5 (High) for its actual effect.
- Carbs37.8 g76.4%
- Protein5 g10.2%
- Fat2.9 g13.4%
- Fibre2.4 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
How many calories are in krentenbrood?
Krentenbrood is the much-loved Dutch breakfast bread, full of raisins, eaten with butter or cheese. There are 285 calories per 100 g, and two slices (70 g) have about 200 calories.
Does krentenbrood raise blood sugar?
Many people think the raisins make it "healthy", but the truth is that its base is white flour. White bread has an index of about 75 and raisins about 64, so the calculated index for krentenbrood came out at about 72, which means high.
And since two slices have about 35 g of available carbohydrate, the glycemic load of a portion is about 25, which means high. So two slices of krentenbrood at breakfast raise your blood sugar more than you would expect.
How to eat it smartly
- Keep it to one slice with something that has protein, such as cheese or an egg.
- You can toast it: many people like it toasted with a little butter.
- Keep it for breakfast or lunch, not as a night-time snack.
- If you like the sweet taste, you can eat grain bread with a few raisins on the side.
Lighter alternatives
- Instead of krentenbrood (72): specialty grain bread with an index of about 53.
- Instead of two slices: one slice with white cheese and cucumber.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (70 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 199.5 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g | 37.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 35.3 g |
| Sugar | not available | — |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Glycemic index | 72 · High | |
| Glycemic load | — | 25.5 |
| Insulin index | not tested | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Breads & pastries with a glycemic index (20), it ranks 18 (lowest first).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in krentenbrood?
285 calories per 100 g, and two slices (70 g) have about 200 calories.
Does krentenbrood raise blood sugar?
Yes, its calculated index is about 72 (high), because its base is white flour.
Is krentenbrood better than white bread?
It is about the same. The raisins do not change much; the difference comes from wholemeal flour or whole grains.
Is krentenbrood suitable for weight loss?
It can be, as one slice with protein. But two or three slices add up fast.
Read also
- HbA1c & Insulin Resistance: Comprehensive Clinical GuideArticle
- Prediabetes: How to Stop the Train and Lower Your HbA1cGuide
References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index of this food is a clinically reviewed estimate by the WiBo Health medical team, not a laboratory measurement from the International GI Tables (Atkinson 2021). GI bands (low ≤ 55 · medium 56–69 · high ≥ 70) follow: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- The glycemic index of this food is calculated with the FAO/WHO formula for mixed meals: white bread (75 ± 2, Atkinson 2008) and raisins (64 ± 11, Jenkins et al.), taking raisins as about one fifth of the bread's weight. Since the two ingredients' indices lie between 64 and 75, the result stays in this range whatever the share of raisins. It is not a direct laboratory measurement. FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998.
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Medically reviewed by Dr. Wassim Habib | Founder, WiBo Health · 31 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.