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Homemade Shokupan Bread Calories
Soft, enriched Japanese milk bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (thick) of Homemade Shokupan Bread (40 g) has 113 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 9.6 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Homemade Shokupan Bread Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (thick) · 40 g
113
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
19.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
2.3g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 12% · Fat 19%
Homemade Shokupan Bread nutrition facts table · 1 slice (thick) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Thick Slice of Homemade Shokupan Bread?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 45 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 169 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 80 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 226 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 120 g | 338 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 338 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Shokupan Bread
What is Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Homemade Shokupan Bread is a Japanese-style milk bread with a soft, fine crumb and a gently sweet flavor. It is often baked as a tall loaf and served in thick slices for breakfast, sandwiches, or toast.
Can you make Homemade Shokupan Bread without tangzhong?
Yes, you can make Homemade Shokupan Bread without tangzhong. The cooked flour-and-liquid paste helps the dough retain moisture and stay soft, so a recipe without it may produce a slightly different texture; follow a recipe formulated for that method.
How is Homemade Shokupan Bread different from brioche?
Homemade Shokupan Bread is usually lighter and less buttery than brioche, with a soft, springy crumb designed for slices and sandwiches. Brioche typically has a richer, more pronounced egg-and-butter flavor, though recipes for both breads can vary.
Why does Homemade Shokupan Bread pull apart in soft strands?
Homemade Shokupan Bread pulls apart in strands when its gluten network is developed through kneading and the dough is shaped carefully. Enriched dough and proper proofing also help create that feathery texture; cutting the loaf while hot can squash it.
Why did my Homemade Shokupan Bread turn out dense?
Homemade Shokupan Bread can turn dense if the yeast is inactive, the dough is under-kneaded, or it has not proofed enough. Let the dough rise until visibly puffy and elastic, rather than relying only on a fixed rise time.
What kind of loaf pan should you use for Homemade Shokupan Bread?
A tall-sided Pullman loaf pan is commonly used for Homemade Shokupan Bread. A lid gives the loaf a square top, while baking without the lid produces a rounded crown; if your pan differs in size, use a recipe scaled for it.
How do you get a square top on Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Bake Homemade Shokupan Bread in a Pullman pan with its lid on to create a square top. Proof the dough to the level specified by your recipe before covering it; overproofed dough can press against the lid or bake unevenly.
How should you store Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Keep Homemade Shokupan Bread at room temperature in a sealed bag or airtight container. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster, so freeze the loaf or individual slices if you will not use them within a few days.
Can Homemade Shokupan Bread be frozen?
Yes, Homemade Shokupan Bread freezes well. Let the loaf cool completely, slice it, and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag; you can toast them straight from frozen or let them thaw at room temperature.
What is the best way to serve Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Homemade Shokupan Bread is especially good as thick-cut toast or a soft sandwich loaf. Toast a slice and serve it with butter or jam, or use fresh slices for egg salad and other fillings that suit its tender crumb.
Homemade Shokupan Bread Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Folate
31.2µg · 8% DV
B3
1.24mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.6µg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
53mg · 2% DV
Homemade Shokupan Bread Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade Shokupan Bread
To burn the 113 calories in 1 slice (thick) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Homemade Shokupan Bread is a home-baked take on Japan’s soft, enriched milk loaf, typically made with flour, milk and yeast, often with a little sugar and butter. Some recipes use a cooked flour-and-water or flour-and-milk paste to give the crumb its especially tender, fluffy texture.
Its thin crust browns well while the inside stays plush and gently sweet. In Japan, it is commonly toasted for breakfast, spread with butter or jam, or used for sandwiches; elsewhere, it works just as well for toast or a soft sandwich loaf. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich bread, with 49.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Pair a slice with eggs or another protein-rich filling for a more substantial meal, or toast it without adding extra butter.
How Nutritious Is Homemade Shokupan Bread?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Homemade Shokupan Bread Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Does Homemade Shokupan Bread Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade Shokupan Bread Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Homemade Shokupan Bread Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.