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Bread is an important source of protein in the New Zealand diet, providing 11% of the total protein in our diet. On average, protein present in bread ranges from about 8-15 g protein per 100 g bread dependent on the type of bread. Because bread is a cereal source of protein, it is important to combine bread with animal proteins, for example cheese or milk, to ensure that you are consuming a good source of complete protein and thus you are receiving all the amino acids required to build protein in the body.