Food guide

Wheat Bread

Wheat Bread is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Wheat Bread, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of wheat bread for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 137 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Wheat Bread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	274 kcal	137 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	10.8 g	5.4 g	3.9 g
Carbohydrate	47.6 g	23.8 g	17.4 g
Fat	4.6 g	2.3 g	1.7 g
Fibre	4 g	2 g	1.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of wheat bread, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Wheat Bread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0.2 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.19 mg	0.095 mg	1%
Vitamin K	4.9 µg	2.5 µg	4%
Thiamin	0.41 mg	0.21 mg	34%
Riboflavin	0.25 mg	0.13 mg	19%
Niacin	5.6 mg	2.8 mg	35%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	0.055 mg	6%
Folate	99 µg	49.5 µg	25%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.82 mg	0.41 mg	16%
Choline	18.7 mg	9.4 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	125 mg	62.5 mg	10%
Iron	3.6 mg	1.8 mg	20%
Magnesium	41 mg	20.5 mg	10%
Phosphorus	129 mg	64.5 mg	10%
Potassium	141 mg	70.5 mg	3%
Sodium	473 mg	237 mg	21%
Zinc	1 mg	0.5 mg	9%
Selenium	28.8 µg	14.4 µg	52%
Copper	0.15 mg	0.075 mg	17%
Manganese	1 mg	0.5 mg	43%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, wheat

% 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 wheat bread?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Wheat Bread is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.