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About Bread Units Calculator

What is a bread unit

A bread unit (ХО, BU) is a conventional way to roughly estimate the carbohydrates in a food portion. Different reference systems often take 10 or 12 grams of carbohydrates as one BU.

Why this site was created

The site helps you quickly estimate the number of BU from a portion weight and the carbohydrate content of a food. It also includes a reference food table and explanations of the basic terms.

Who is responsible for the content

The materials are prepared and edited by Oleg Kravchuk, the author of the informational project DiabetInfo. Medical topics link to primary sources and trusted organizations. This is not a personalised medical review or advice.

Important note about the calculators

The calculators on this site are informational tools. They perform an arithmetic calculation from the values you enter and may contain approximate reference values. The result does not replace the advice of a doctor, dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.