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Sweet breakfast toast made with soft milk bread, egg, and milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Japanese Milk Bread French Toast (110 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 225 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.5 g of carbs, 8.9 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 24.2 µg of Selenium covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 110 g
248
KCAL / 110G
Carbs
32.5g
· 12% DV
Protein
8.9g
· 18% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 14% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% |
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) | 55 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 225 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 110 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 110 g | 248 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 140 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 405 kcal |
Calculated from 225 calories per 100 g.
Japanese milk bread French toast is made by dipping bread slices in an egg-and-milk custard and pan-frying them. Whisk the eggs and milk, dip each slice briefly, then cook it in butter over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Japanese milk bread gives French toast a particularly soft, tender center because its fine, fluffy crumb readily absorbs custard. Its slight sweetness also pairs well with breakfast toppings. Use thick slices so they hold their shape during dipping and cooking.
Soak Japanese milk bread for French toast only briefly—just long enough to coat both sides. Its soft, airy crumb absorbs liquid quickly, so a long soak can make slices fall apart before they reach the pan.
Yes, slightly stale Japanese milk bread works well for French toast because it is less likely to turn mushy as it absorbs the custard. Dip it until coated, rather than leaving it submerged, and cook the slices over medium heat.
Japanese milk bread French toast usually turns soggy when the slices are oversoaked or cooked before the pan is hot. Dip the bread briefly and use medium heat so the outside browns while the custard inside cooks.
Yes, you can bake Japanese milk bread French toast on a lined baking tray. Arrange the dipped slices in a single layer and bake until browned and set in the center, checking them as they cook because timing varies by oven.
It is better to prepare Japanese milk bread French toast shortly before cooking. Overnight soaking can make the soft slices fragile and waterlogged; instead, mix the custard ahead and refrigerate it separately, then dip the bread just before cooking.
Fresh berries, sliced bananas, yogurt, or maple syrup all go well with Japanese milk bread French toast. Since the bread is already mildly sweet, tart fruit or plain yogurt adds contrast without making the plate overwhelmingly sweet.
Store leftover Japanese milk bread French toast in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in a skillet or oven to restore some of the browned surface; microwaving can make it softer.
Yes, Japanese milk bread French toast can be made without eggs, though the coating will not set or taste exactly the same. A mixture of plant milk and starch can coat the slices; turn them gently because the bread is delicate.
Vitamins
B12
0.73µg · 30% DV
B2
0.31mg · 24% DV
Biotin
6.82µg · 23% DV
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
171mg · 24% DV
Iodine
23µg · 15% DV
Sodium
341mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
160mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Japanese Milk Bread French Toast is made by dipping slices of soft, slightly sweet Japanese milk bread in an egg-and-milk mixture, then cooking them until golden. The bread’s fine, pillowy crumb turns custardy inside while the surface browns, making this a richer, softer take on familiar French toast. It is often finished with fruit, syrup, honey, or a dusting of sugar and served for breakfast or brunch.
In Japan and elsewhere, it works well as a leisurely weekend breakfast; English-speaking readers can serve it with berries and tea or coffee. Bread provides most of its carbohydrates, while the egg contributes some protein, so it is more of a sweet, filling breakfast than a light snack. For a less-sweet plate, use fresh fruit instead of extra syrup and cook with only a little butter or oil.
Medium
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
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.