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Toasted bread, popular for breakfast and snacks, lightly crisp and easy to digest.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Toast Bread (Toasted) (30 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.3 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 3.6 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Toast bread is sliced bread heated until its surface turns golden; you can make it in a toaster, under a grill or in a pan. The outside becomes lightly crisp while the middle stays soft, and its mild flavour works with both sweet and savoury toppings.
It is a familiar breakfast and snack in many places, often served with butter and jam, eggs, cheese or avocado, and commonly paired with tea or coffee. Toast bread is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with 2.5 g of fibre per 100 g. Add an egg, beans or another protein-rich topping to make it more filling, or choose a simple spread for a lighter bite.
Selected: 100 g
290
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
54.2g
· 20% DV
Protein
8.7g
· 17% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 12% · Fat 12%
Vitamins
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
B3
2.6mg · 16% DV
Folate
60µg · 15% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% 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 290 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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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
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
You can make toasted bread in a dry skillet or under a broiler. Use medium heat in a skillet and turn the slice once, or watch it closely under the broiler, where it can brown quickly.
Popular toppings for toasted bread include butter, avocado, eggs, jam, and nut butter. Add wet toppings just before eating so they do not soften the crisp surface, and spread butter while the slice is still warm.
Yes, you can put frozen bread slices directly into a toaster. They may need a little longer than fresh slices, so choose a moderate setting first and add time if the center is still cold.
No, toasting bread does not meaningfully remove its carbohydrates. It drives off water, so the slice becomes lighter and crisper, but the carbohydrates remain; darker toast can also develop more acrylamide.
Toasted bread can burn at the edges when the toaster heats unevenly or the setting is too high. Lower the browning setting and check that the slice sits centrally, especially if it is unusually small or thin.
Serve toasted bread soon after making it, and keep slices in a single layer rather than stacking them. Trapped steam softens the crust, so avoid sealing hot toast in a container or covering it tightly.
Yes, toasted bread can be used for French toast, but it absorbs less egg mixture than soft bread. Dip each slice briefly, then cook it gently so the outside browns without leaving the center dry.
No, toasting does not make bread easier for everyone to digest. It mainly changes the bread’s moisture and texture; how well you tolerate it depends more on the bread and your individual digestion.
It is better to avoid eating heavily burnt toasted bread. High-temperature browning of starchy foods can produce acrylamide, so aim for a light golden color and scrape off or discard badly charred parts.
Yes, an air fryer can toast bread, but the circulating hot air may brown thin slices quickly. Arrange the slices in one layer, use a moderate temperature, and check them early rather than relying on a fixed toaster setting.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.