Calories in white bread
A usual serving, 1 slice (40 g), has about 105 kcal; 100 g ≈ 265 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 265 | 9 g | 3 g | 50 g | 2.5 g |
| 1 slice 40 g | 106 | 3.6 g | 1.2 g | 20 g | 1 g |
Source: the app's regional food table, estimate for a typical home recipe · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice 40 g | 106 | 3.6 g | 1.2 g | 20 g |
| 2 slices 80 g | 212 | 7.2 g | 2.4 g | 40 g |
| 3 slices 120 g | 318 | 11 g | 3.6 g | 60 g |
How it fits into a day
White bread is counted by the slice: one of about 40 g has about 105 kcal and 20 g carbs. With lunch it's easy to eat three slices, about 320 kcal, so count bread as part of the meal, not an extra.
A usual serving (1 slice) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Instead of three slices with lunch, have one and more salad: you save about 210 kcal.
- A slice of white bread with a tablespoon of ajvar is a snack of about 140 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of bread?
A slice of white bread of about 40 g has about 105 kcal, 4 g protein and 20 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of white bread?
About 265 kcal, with 50 g carbs and about 3 g fibre.
Does bread make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight; your total intake does. White bread is only a problem when you don't count it: four slices a day are about 420 kcal.
See also
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Lepinja
270 kcal
per 100 g
1 flatbread: 410 kcal
-
Pogača
290 kcal
per 100 g
1 piece: 230 kcal
-
Proja
300 kcal
per 100 g
1 piece: 300 kcal
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