Grains, bread and potatoes
How much protein is in a slice of white bread?
White bread has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 29 g) has 2.6 g of protein and 77 calories.
- Protein, 1 slice (29 g)
- 2.6 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.3 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in white bread by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (29 g) | 2.6 g | 77 | 14.3 g | 1 g |
| 1 slice crust not eaten (12 g) | 1.1 g | 32 | 5.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, cubes (35 g) | 3.1 g | 93 | 17.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup, crumbs (45 g) | 4 g | 120 | 22.2 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 slice, thin (20 g) | 1.8 g | 53 | 9.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 slice, very thin (15 g) | 1.3 g | 40 | 7.4 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 slice, large (30 g) | 2.7 g | 80 | 14.8 g | 1 g |
| 1 slice thin, crust not eaten (9 g) | 0.8 g | 24 | 4.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 8.9 g | 266 | 49.4 g | 3.3 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Whole wheat bread 4.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Plain bagel 4 g protein per 100 cal
- Quinoa 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pasta 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Oats (dry) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Oatmeal (cooked) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a slice of white bread high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 34% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of white bread?
8.9 g, with 266 calories.
How much white bread gives you 30 g of protein?
About 337 g, for roughly 896 calories. That's about 11.6 servings of 1 slice.
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.