Boston Brown Bread

Boston Brown Bread is a traditional New England steamed bread, typically baked in a can, made with a blend of rye, cornmeal, and whole wheat flours, along with molasses and buttermilk. It is a staple of American colonial cuisine, often served alongside baked beans or salted meats.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bread is a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing sustained energy. A typical slice contains approximately 150-200 calories, with minimal fat and a moderate amount of protein from the whole grains.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	290 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1 slice (about 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Uniquely, Boston Brown Bread is steamed rather than baked, which gives it its characteristic moist, dense texture and cylindrical shape from the can. Nutritionally, the combination of whole grains and molasses provides a rich source of iron and B vitamins.