2 slice (medium) of Bread (60 g) has 159 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.4 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B1 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Bread Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

265

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

49g

· 18% DV

Protein

· 18% DV

Fat

3.2g

· 4% DV

Fiber

2.7g

· 10% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 14% · Fat 11%

Bread Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.5mg · 42% DV

Folate

120µg · 30% DV

4.7mg · 29% DV

0.3mg · 23% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Selenium

22.5µg · 41% DV

Iron

4mg · 22% DV

Sodium

491mg · 21% DV

How Nutritious Is Bread?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

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

41/ 100

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.

Bread Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Bread

To burn the 265 calories in 100 g:

🚶

66min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

27min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

36min

Cycling

🏊

31min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Bread Processed?

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.

Does Bread Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Bread Good For?

Vegan

✓ 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

Bread Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bread

How many calories are in 100g of bread?

Bread contains 265 calories per 100g. The same serving provides 49g of carbohydrates, 9g of protein, and 3.2g of fat.

Is bread suitable for a vegan diet?

This bread is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets. It contains gluten, so it is not suitable for people avoiding gluten.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026