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How Many Calories in Bread, Italian?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 77 kcal | 2.5g |
| 100g | 271 kcal | 8.8g |
| 1 slice, medium | 54 kcal | 1.8g |
A bread, italian contains 271 calories per 100g. A typical 1 slice, medium (20g) provides about 54 calories. Bread, Italian is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Bread, Italian Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (20g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 54 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8g | 1.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.1g | 10.0g |
| of which Sugars | 3.2g | 0.6g |
| Fat | 3.5g | 0.7g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 3.2g | 0.6g |
| Sodium | 550.0mg | 110mg |
| Potassium | 110.0mg | 22mg |
| Calcium | 78.0mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 27.2µg | 5µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of protein (18% DV)
- A good source of carbohydrates (18% DV)
- A good source of fibre (11% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- A good source of iron (16% DV)
- High in selenium (49% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- High in sodium (24% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 18% DV
- Carbohydrates: 18% DV
- Fibre: 11% DV
- Fat: 4% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 24% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 16% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 49% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in bread, italian per 100g?
Bread, Italian contains 271 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is bread, italian high in calories?
A 1 slice, medium of bread, italian (20g) has around 54 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is bread, italian good for weight loss?
Bread, Italian is fairly calorie-dense at 271 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 slice, medium provides about 54 calories.
How much protein is in bread, italian?
Bread, Italian contains 8.8g of protein per 100g.
Is bread, italian a good source of fibre?
Yes — bread, italian provides 3.2g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does bread, italian compare to biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat?
Bread, Italian has 271 calories per 100g, close to biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat at 270 — 1 calories more per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of bread, italian for 20g of protein?
With 8.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 227g of bread, italian to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to bread, italian by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread, Italian (this page) | 271 kcal | 8.8g | 50.1g | 3.5g |
| Biscuits, Plain or Buttermilk, Refrigerated Dough, Lower Fat | 270 kcal | 6.7g | 43.7g | 7.8g |
| Bread, French or Vienna (includes Sourdough) | 272 kcal | 10.8g | 51.9g | 2.4g |
| English Muffins, Plain, Toasted, Enriched | 270 kcal | 10.3g | 52.6g | 2.0g |
| Muffins, Oat Bran | 270 kcal | 7.0g | 48.3g | 7.4g |
| Pie, Cherry, Prepared From Recipe | 270 kcal | 2.8g | 38.5g | 12.2g |
| Bread, Protein, (includes Gluten), Toasted | 270 kcal | 13.2g | 48.1g | 2.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.