Calories in White Bread
White Bread has about 74 calories per 1 slice (28 g), or 266 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.5 g protein, 13.8 g carbs and 0.9 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Bread, white, commercially prepared).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 slice (28 g) | 2 slices (56 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 74 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.4 g | 13.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 0.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 137 mg | 274 mg |
About White Bread
A slice of white bread is about 75 kcal, almost all from refined carbohydrate with very little fibre. It digests fast, which is why toast alone does not keep you full for long.
Tip: Pair it with protein — eggs, cheese, peanut butter — and it holds you until lunch.
Burn off 74 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking16 min
- Running7 min
- Cycling9 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in white bread?+
About 74 kcal per 1 slice (28 g), or 266 kcal per 100 g. Refined flour; quick-digesting carbs with little fibre.
How many calories in 2 slices of white bread?+
2 slices (56 g) is roughly 149 kcal with 5 g protein, 27.7 g carbs and 1.9 g fat.
Is white bread high in protein?+
Yes — 1 slice gives about 2.5 g protein for 74 kcal, which is 14% of its calories from protein.
Is white bread good for weight loss?+
White Bread is calorie-dense (266 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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