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Commercially packaged white or whole wheat bread
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Pack Bread (25 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.8 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Pack bread is a commercially made loaf, sold sliced and wrapped for convenience. It is commonly available as white bread or whole-wheat bread, with a soft, even crumb and a thin crust that makes it easy to use straight from the bag.
Across many English-speaking households, it is a go-to choice for toast, sandwiches and simple sides with soup. Its nutrition is mainly carbohydrate, with some protein and fibre; it provides 47 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Choose a whole-wheat version when you want more fibre, and pair slices with eggs, beans or vegetables for a more substantial meal.
Selected: 100 g
250
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
47g
· 17% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% 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%
Vitamins
B1
0.35mg · 29% DV
B3
3.2mg · 20% DV
Folate
45µg · 11% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Iron
3mg · 17% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 250 calories in 100 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.
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
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
Pack bread does not have one fixed shelf life after opening; warmth, moisture, and the package date all matter. Keep it sealed, and discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell or texture.
Yes, pack bread freezes well. Separate slices or portions in a tightly sealed freezer bag so you can take out only what you need; thaw at room temperature or toast slices straight from frozen.
Usually not. Refrigeration can make pack bread go stale faster, even though it may slow mold in some conditions. Keep it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard for short-term storage, or freeze it for longer storage.
No. Discard the whole loaf of pack bread if you find mold, rather than cutting away the spot or throwing out just one slice. Mold can spread through porous bread beyond the part you can see.
Pack bread stays soft partly because sealed packaging limits exposure to air and drying. Some recipes also use ingredients that help retain moisture; a soft texture alone does not mean the bread is fresh or safe.
Yes, pack bread works well in a toaster or under a grill. Start with a short setting because thin slices can brown quickly; toasting makes bread crisp but does not make moldy bread safe to eat.
Close the original bag tightly or transfer pack bread to an airtight bread bag, then store it away from heat and moisture. Avoid leaving slices exposed on the counter, where they dry out faster.
Whole-wheat pack bread is generally a more fibre-rich choice than white pack bread, provided whole-wheat flour is the main flour used. Check the ingredient list, since a brown colour alone does not prove it is whole grain.
No, toasting pack bread does not meaningfully remove its carbohydrates. It mainly removes moisture and changes the texture, so a slice may weigh less after toasting but still contains essentially the same bread.
Yes, if it is simply dry and has no mold or off smell, stale pack bread can be turned into croutons, breadcrumbs, or bread pudding. Do not use bread that is damp, moldy, or otherwise spoiled.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.