Bread: calories and nutrition facts
Bread has 276 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Slice (50 g), has 138 kcal.
- Calories
- 276 kcal
- Protein
- 8.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 1.4 g
Per 100 g
Bread: how many calories?
Bread has 276 kcal per 100 g, with 8.2 g protein, 55 g carbs and 1.4 g fat. A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 138 kcal. That is less than the average for Cereals (337 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates83%
- Fat5%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 138 kcal
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 27.5 g
- Fat
- 0.7 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 276 kcal | 138 kcal |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g | 27.5 g |
| of which sugars | 2.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 499 mg | 250 mg |
| Water | 31.7 g | 15.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 13 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 163 mg | 82 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 14 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(276 kcal) | 14% |
| Fat(1.4 g) | 2% |
| of which saturated fat(0.3 g) | 2% |
| Carbohydrates(55 g) | 21% |
| of which sugars(2.4 g) | 3% |
| Protein(8.2 g) | 16% |
| Salt(1.25 g) | 21% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of fibre (at least 3 g)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Bread: frequently asked questions
Bread: how many calories per serving?
A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 138 kcal.
Bread: how much protein?
Bread contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g, 16% of the 50 g reference intake.
Bread: how much fibre?
Bread provides 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 15% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Bread: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 36 g of this food.
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