White bread: calories and nutrition facts
White bread has 287 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Slice (50 g), has 144 kcal.
- Calories
- 287 kcal
- Protein
- 8.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 58.3 g
- Fat
- 1.4 g
Per 100 g
White bread: how many calories?
White bread has 287 kcal per 100 g, with 8.3 g protein, 58.3 g carbs and 1.4 g fat. A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 144 kcal. That is more than the average for Cereals (241 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates84%
- Fat5%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 144 kcal
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 29.2 g
- Fat
- 0.7 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.3 g | 29.2 g |
| of which sugars | 2.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 250 mg |
| Water | 30 g | 15 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 11 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 12 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(287 kcal) | 14% |
| Fat(1.4 g) | 2% |
| of which saturated fat(0.5 g) | 2% |
| Carbohydrates(58.3 g) | 22% |
| of which sugars(2.3 g) | 3% |
| Protein(8.3 g) | 17% |
| Salt(1.25 g) | 21% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
White bread: frequently asked questions
White bread: how many calories per serving?
A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 144 kcal.
White bread: how much protein?
White bread contains 8.3 g of protein per 100 g, 17% of the 50 g reference intake.
White bread: how much fibre?
White bread provides 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 11% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
White bread: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 35 g of this food.
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