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How Many Calories in White Bread?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 75 kcal | 2.5g |
| 100g | 266 kcal | 8.8g |
A white bread contains 266 calories per 100g. A typical 1 slice (29g) provides about 77 calories. White Bread is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
White Bread Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (29g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8g | 2.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.4g | 14.3g |
| of which Sugars | 5.7g | 1.7g |
| Fat | 3.3g | 1.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.7g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 2.7g | 0.8g |
| Sodium | 490.0mg | 142mg |
| Potassium | 126.0mg | 37mg |
| Calcium | 144.0mg | 42mg |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 22.0µg | 6µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 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 (10% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (3% DV)
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- High in iron (20% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (40% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in sodium (21% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 18% DV
- Carbohydrates: 18% DV
- Fibre: 10% DV
- Fat: 4% DV
- Saturated fat: 3% DV
- Sodium: 21% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 20% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 40% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
Useful for tracking white bread
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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 white bread per 100g?
White Bread contains 266 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is white bread high in calories?
A 1 slice of white bread (29g) has around 77 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is white bread good for weight loss?
White Bread is fairly calorie-dense at 266 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 slice provides about 77 calories.
How much protein is in white bread?
White Bread contains 8.8g of protein per 100g.
Is white bread a good source of fibre?
White Bread is relatively low in fibre at 2.7g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does white bread compare to bread, cornbread, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk?
White Bread has 266 calories per 100g, close to bread, cornbread, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk at 266 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of white bread for 20g of protein?
With 8.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 227g of white bread to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to white bread by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bread (this page) | 266 kcal | 8.8g | 49.4g | 3.3g |
| Bread, Cornbread, Prepared From Recipe, Made with Low Fat (2%) Milk | 266 kcal | 6.7g | 43.5g | 7.1g |
| Rolls, Dinner, Whole-wheat | 266 kcal | 8.7g | 51.1g | 4.7g |
| Bread, Potato | 266 kcal | 12.5g | 47.1g | 3.1g |
| Jellies | 266 kcal | 0.1g | 70.0g | 0.0g |
| Kellogg'S, Eggo, Nutri-Grain Frozen Fruit Pizza, Strawberry Granola | 266 kcal | 6.5g | 43.7g | 8.1g |
| Soup, Chicken Broth or Bouillon, Dry | 267 kcal | 16.7g | 18.0g | 13.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.