Bread: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of bread has 266 kcal. 1 slice (29 g): 77 kcal.
Bread is in the family Grains, breads & pasta. Per 100 g it provides 8.8 g protein, 49.4 g carbohydrates (2.7 g fiber) and 3.3 g fat: about 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What bread provides most
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.53 mg per 100 g, 44 % of the Daily Value.
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 171 µg per 100 g, 43 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 22 µg per 100 g, 40 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 4.8 mg per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
- High in iron: 3.6 mg per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.24 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 490 mg.
Bread per serving
The serving is 1 slice, 29 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 slice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.4 g | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.78 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 0.97 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 142 mg |
Bread nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 266 kcal | — |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18 % |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.6 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 49.4 g | 18 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 10 % |
| Total sugars | 5.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.53 mg | 44 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 19 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 4.8 mg | 30 % |
| B6 | 0.09 mg | 5 % |
| B9 · Folate | 171 µg | 43 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11 % |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20 % |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 98 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21 % |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 22 µg | 40 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.17 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other grains, breads & pasta
Of 16 foods in this family on Micela, bread ranks 10th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 416 | 10 g |
| 2 | 🥐 Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g |
| 3 | 🥣 Oats | 389 | 16.9 g |
| 4 | 🍿 Popcorn | 387 | 12.9 g |
| 5 | 🥨 Pretzel | 384 | 10 g |
| 6 | 🌾 Wheat | 340 | 13.2 g |
| 7 | 🧇 Waffle | 291 | 7.9 g |
| 8 | 🫓 Flatbread | 275 | 9.1 g |
| 9 | 🥖 Baguette | 272 | 10.8 g |
| 10 | 🍞 Bread | 266 | 8.8 g |
| 11 | 🥯 Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g |
| 12 | 🥞 Pancakes | 227 | 6.4 g |
| 13 | 🍝 Pasta | 158 | 5.8 g |
| 14 | 🍚 Rice | 130 | 2.7 g |
| 15 | 🍺 Barley | 123 | 2.3 g |
| 16 | 🌱 Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, bread is in the top 10 for folate (vitamin B9) (4th), vitamin B1 (thiamin) (7th).
Where it comes from
The oldest known breads: Jordan and Egypt.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does bread have?
100 g of bread has 266 kcal. 1 slice (29 g) has 77 kcal.
How much protein does bread have?
8.8 g per 100 g; 2.6 g in 1 slice.
How many carbs does bread have?
49.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is fiber and 5.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does bread have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B1 (thiamin), 44 %; folate (vitamin B9), 43 %; selenium, 40 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 30 %.
Where does bread come from?
The oldest known breads: Jordan and Egypt. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 18069 · Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) · Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
One serving (1 slice) is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers