White Bread
Everyday refined-wheat loaf, usually fortified with iron and B vitamins.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of white bread for fair comparison. Typical serving: 2 slices (60 g) — 158 kcal per 60 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (60 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 263 kcal | 158 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 5.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 29 g | 18.4 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 1.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g | 1.6 g | 1 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of white bread, 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 | 0.38 mg | 0.23 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7 µg | 4.6 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin | 0.51 mg | 0.31 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 0.16 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 4.5 mg | 2.7 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.048 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 162 µg | 97.2 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg | 0.28 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 8.1 mg | 4.9 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 684 mg | 410 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 15.6 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 103 mg | 61.8 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 76.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 478 mg | 287 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.95 mg | 0.57 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 16.1 µg | 9.7 µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.09 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.63 mg | 0.38 mg | 27% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, white 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 white bread?
- Cheap, familiar and widely fortified.
- Easy vehicle for protein-rich fillings.
How to include it
- Choose fillings with protein and vegetables.
- Toast and top with eggs or beans.
Things to consider
- Roughly a third of the fibre of a wholemeal loaf.
- Bread is a leading source of dietary salt in many countries.
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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- kcal
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- protein
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- fibre
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- kcal
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- protein
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- fibre
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