Pumpernickel toast with cream cheese

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Pumpernickel toast with cream cheese is a simple yet flavorful open-faced snack or light meal. It features a slice of dark, dense German pumpernickel bread, traditionally made from coarsely ground rye, spread with smooth, tangy cream cheese. The combination is a staple in German and broader Northern European cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a quick bite.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates from the rye bread and fat from the cream cheese, with a modest amount of protein. It provides dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like iron and magnesium from the pumpernickel. A typical serving with one slice of bread and a tablespoon of cream cheese is roughly in the 150-200 calorie range.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg

Per 1 slice (60 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) cream cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pumpernickel is one of the oldest known bread types, historically baked in steam for up to 24 hours, which gives it its characteristic dark color and slightly sweet, malty flavor without added sugar. Nutritionally, its high fiber content and low glycemic index make it a particularly sustained energy source compared to lighter breads.