This comparison of Turkish rolls vs light rye ciabatta rolls from the Woolworths Bakery shows just how much of a difference the right bread roll can make to your fat loss or macro goals.
Let’s compare per bakery roll.
Woolworths Bakery Plain Turkish Rolls:
- Calories: 287
- Protein: 8.1g
- Fat: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 49.2g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Fibre: 4.2g
- Sodium: 376mg
Woolworths Bakery Light Rye Ciabatta Rolls:
- Calories: 211
- Protein: 6.7g
- Fat: 2.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 39.2g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Fibre: 3.0g
- Sodium: 282mg
Swapping from the Turkish roll to the Light Rye Ciabatta Roll cuts out 76 calories, over 2 grams of fat, and 10 grams of carbs per serve – all while still giving you a decent hit of fibre and protein. Plus, you’ll reduce sodium by nearly 100mg, which matters if you’re eating multiple high-sodium foods across the day.
If you’re someone who eats bread daily, swaps like this make a huge difference to your weekly intake. Whether you’re building a sandwich, burger, or toastie, the light rye ciabatta is the clear choice when cutting down on calories while still getting satisfaction and structure in your meals.
The bottom line: when it comes to Turkish Rolls vs Light Rye Ciabatta Rolls, the rye roll wins on every front. Fewer calories, fewer carbs, lower fat and just as versatile.
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