Wheat rusks: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in wheat rusks per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
420kcal per 100 g
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- 98minWalking (5 km/h)
- 41minRunning (8 km/h)
- 50minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 57minSwimming
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Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 420 |
| 1 handful (30 g) | 126 |
| 1 serving (40 g) | 168 |
| 1 pack (100 g) | 420 |
Can wheat rusks make you gain weight?
At 420 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with high energy density: just 24 g gives 100 kcal.
Calories add up fast in a small volume, so measuring helps: one handful (30 g) already has 126 kcal.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Wheat rusks vs other foods in “Grains, pasta and bread”
It has 18% more calories than the average food in “Grains, pasta and bread” (356 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 420 kcal | 356 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of wheat rusks?
- 100 g has 420 kcal. That means about 24 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one handful of wheat rusks?
- One handful (30 g) has 126 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.