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Bran bread is pan-fried with butter and tomato paste; calories and sodium vary with the bread and paste used.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste (35 g) has 107 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.7 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
107
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
13.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 11% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.13 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 35 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 183 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 70 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 366 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
To make bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste, melt butter in a pan, briefly cook the tomato paste, then add the bread and fry both sides until browned. Keep the heat moderate so the paste flavors the bread without scorching.
Yes, briefly cook the tomato paste in the melted butter before adding the bread. This softens its raw, concentrated taste and coats the slices more evenly; adding bread over a thick layer of uncooked paste can make the coating burn before the bread browns.
Use a thin layer of tomato paste and avoid crowding the pan. Bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste can turn soggy when excess butter or paste soaks into it; frying in a single layer helps the surface brown rather than steam.
Yes, you can make bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste in an air fryer. Spread a thin coating of the butter-and-paste mixture on the bread, arrange slices in one layer, and check them as they cook because the paste can darken quickly.
Egg, grated cheese, or chili flakes can be added to bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste. Add cheese near the end so it melts without sticking to the pan, or serve a fried egg on top for a more substantial meal.
Serve bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste with eggs, a simple salad, or soup. Fresh vegetables bring a lighter contrast to the buttery, savory bread, while soup makes it work as a quick accompaniment rather than a standalone snack.
It is best cooked just before serving. You can mix the tomato paste and softened butter ahead of time, but frying bran bread in butter with tomato paste in advance makes it lose its crisp surface as it sits.
Reheat bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste in a dry skillet over moderate heat, turning once. This restores some crispness without adding more butter; a microwave is quicker but tends to make the bread soft.
Refrigerate leftover bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste in a covered container once it has cooled, and eat it promptly. It softens during storage, so reheating it in a skillet is preferable to serving it cold.
It can fit into a weight-loss eating pattern, but butter makes bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste more energy-dense than plain toast. Keep the butter modest and pair a slice with filling foods such as eggs or vegetables.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
0.81mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
33.25µg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Selenium
5.95µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Sodium
161mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 107 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Bran bread fried in butter with tomato paste is a simple pan-fried preparation: slices of bran bread are browned in butter, then coated with tomato paste for a savoury, slightly tangy finish. The edges turn crisp while the middle stays softer. It is an easy home-style dish rather than a fixed recipe, so the amount of paste and butter can vary. Serve it warm for breakfast or a quick snack, or alongside soup for a more filling meal.
Bran bread contributes fibre, while frying in butter makes the dish richer than plain toast; it provides 5.5 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter version, use just enough butter to coat the pan and loosen the paste with a little water. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber or leafy greens make refreshing sides.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.