Grains, bread and potatoes
How many calories are in a slice of white bread?
White bread has 266 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 29 g) has 77 calories.
- Calories, 1 slice (29 g)
- 77
- Calories per gram
- 2.7
Medium energy density
Calories in white bread by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (29 g) | 77 | 2.6 g | 14.3 g | 1 g |
| 1 slice crust not eaten (12 g) | 32 | 1.1 g | 5.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, cubes (35 g) | 93 | 3.1 g | 17.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup, crumbs (45 g) | 120 | 4 g | 22.2 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 slice, thin (20 g) | 53 | 1.8 g | 9.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 slice, very thin (15 g) | 40 | 1.3 g | 7.4 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 slice, large (30 g) | 80 | 2.7 g | 14.8 g | 1 g |
| 1 slice thin, crust not eaten (9 g) | 24 | 0.8 g | 4.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 266 | 8.9 g | 49.4 g | 3.3 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 14%
- Carbs 75%
- Fat 11%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 266
- Protein
- 8.9 g
- Carbs
- 49.4 g
- Fat
- 3.3 g
- Fibre
- 2.7 g
- Sugar
- 5.7 g
- Sodium
- 490 mg
Grains, bread and potatoes: lightest first
- Oatmeal (cooked) 71 cal per 100 g
- Baked potato 93 cal per 100 g
- Sweet potato 90 cal per 100 g
- Brown rice 123 cal per 100 g
- Quinoa 120 cal per 100 g
- White rice 130 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is a slice of white bread high in calories?
It has 2.7 calories per gram, which counts as medium energy density. That's more calories per gram than 68% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of white bread?
266 calories, with 8.9 g protein, 49.4 g carbs and 3.3 g fat.
Where do the calories in a slice of white bread come from?
Roughly 14% from protein, 75% from carbs, 11% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174924: "Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.