Baguette
Crusty French white loaf made from just flour, water, salt and yeast.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of baguette for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 piece (60 g) — 166 kcal per 60 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (60 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 277 kcal | 166 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 5.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 32 g | 19.3 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 1 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 2.3 g | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of baguette, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (60 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | 0.42 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin | 0.71 mg | 0.43 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin | 0.43 mg | 0.26 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 4.8 mg | 2.9 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Folate | 189 µg | 113 µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 4.8 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 52 mg | 31.2 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 2.3 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 19.2 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 63 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 70.2 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 361 mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 0.6 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 28.6 µg | 17.2 µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.09 mg | 17% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, French or Vienna
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat baguette?
- Very simple ingredient list.
- Excellent with protein-rich fillings.
How to include it
- Fill with cheese, salad and tomatoes.
- Slice, toast and top with sardines.
Things to consider
- Low fibre and it stales within a day.
- Easy to overeat because it is light.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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