Calories in White bread
White bread contains 265 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 slice (25 g) — carries about 66 kcal.
One slice carries ~66 kcal — bread calories come from the slice count, not one slice.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 slice (25 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 66 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g | 12 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 5 g | 1.3 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~17 minutes
~7 minutes
Approximate, for a ~66 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in white bread?
White bread contains 265 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 slice (25 g) — carries about 66 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does white bread have?
Per 100 g: 9 g protein, 3.2 g fat and 49 g carbohydrates, of which 2.7 g fibre and 5 g sugars.
Is white bread suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 265 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 slice (25 g)) is ~66 kcal. One slice carries ~66 kcal — bread calories come from the slice count, not one slice.
How much does one serving of white bread weigh?
The typical serving is 1 slice (25 g) — about 25 g, which equals ~66 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of white bread?
Roughly 17 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.