Calories in light wheat bread
A usual serving, 1 slice (40 g), has about 110 kcal; 100 g ≈ 274 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 274 | 11 g | 4.5 g | 44 g | 4 g |
| 1 slice 40 g | 110 | 4.3 g | 1.8 g | 17 g | 1.6 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice 40 g | 110 | 4.3 g | 1.8 g | 17 g |
| 2 slices 80 g | 219 | 8.6 g | 3.6 g | 35 g |
How it fits into a day
Light wheat bread (polubeli) is made from a mix of white and whole-wheat flour: a slice of about 40 g has about 110 kcal and 1.6 g fibre. In many homes in the region it's the everyday loaf. About 70% of the calories come from carbs.
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
- Three slices with lunch are about 330 kcal; one slice less saves about 110 kcal.
- With soup or stew, decide beforehand how many slices you'll have.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of light wheat bread?
About 110 kcal in 40 g, with 4.3 g protein, 1.8 g fat and 17 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of light wheat bread?
About 274 kcal per 100 g: 11 g protein, 4.5 g fat and 44 g carbs, plus 4 g fibre.
What's the calorie difference between white, light and whole-wheat bread?
Small: per 100 g white bread has about 265, light wheat about 274 and whole-wheat about 252 kcal. The difference is more in fibre than in calories.
See also
-
Lepinja
270 kcal
per 100 g
1 flatbread: 410 kcal
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White bread
265 kcal
per 100 g
1 slice: 105 kcal
-
Pogača
290 kcal
per 100 g
1 piece: 230 kcal
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