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Soft enriched bread made with milk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of German-style milk bread (60 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.5 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 14.4 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
172
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
30.5g
· 11% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 12% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% |
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) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 243 kcal |
| 3 slice (thick) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
German-style milk bread is a soft loaf made with milk in the dough. Recipes vary, but may also include butter, sugar or eggs, giving it a tender crumb and a richer taste than a plain loaf.
No, German-style milk bread and brioche are different breads. Brioche is typically especially rich in butter and eggs, while milk bread gets much of its softness from milk; individual recipes can still overlap.
German-style milk bread is not the same as Japanese milk bread. Japanese recipes often use a cooked flour-and-liquid paste called tangzhong or yudane for an especially fluffy crumb, while German-style recipes vary in their method.
German-style milk bread is usually mildly sweet rather than dessert-sweet. The amount of sugar varies by recipe, so it can work with jam or honey as well as savoury sandwich fillings.
German-style milk bread is made by mixing flour, milk, yeast and salt, with butter, sugar or eggs included in some recipes. Knead the dough, let it rise, shape it into a loaf and bake until browned.
German-style milk bread goes well with butter and jam, or with savoury fillings such as cheese and sliced vegetables. Its soft crumb also makes it useful for sandwiches, especially when you want a gentler texture than crusty bread.
Yes, German-style milk bread works well for French toast. Its soft, slightly rich crumb soaks up the egg-and-milk mixture; use slices that are a little stale so they hold their shape in the pan.
Store German-style milk bread at room temperature in a sealed bag or bread box to keep it from drying out. Avoid refrigerating it for everyday storage, since bread tends to stale faster in the fridge.
Yes, German-style milk bread freezes well. Once it has cooled, freeze it whole or in slices in an airtight bag; sliced bread is easier to thaw a portion at a time or toast straight from frozen.
German-style milk bread can turn out dense if the dough did not rise enough, too much flour was added, or the yeast was inactive. Keep the dough soft, allow it to rise as directed and check that your yeast is fresh.
Vitamins
B1
0.25mg · 21% DV
B3
2.28mg · 14% DV
Folate
46.8µg · 12% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.86mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 172 calories in 2 slice (medium) (60 g):
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German-style milk bread is a soft loaf made by mixing milk into a yeasted wheat-flour dough. Milk gives it a tender crumb and a fuller, gently sweet flavour than many everyday breads. Recipes vary, and it is sold whole or sliced.
In Germany and elsewhere, it is often served at breakfast with butter, jam or cheese, and its soft slices also work well for sandwiches or toast. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein, making it a filling base for a meal or snack. Pair it with eggs, fresh fruit or vegetables for a more balanced plate, or choose a simple topping when you want to keep things light.
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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.