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Calories in white bread

A typical serving of white bread (1 slice, 29 g) has about 77 calories. Per 100 g: 266 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 49.4 g carbs, 3.3 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.7 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 slice29 g77 kcal
1 slice crust not eaten12 g32 kcal
1 slice, thin20 g53 kcal
1 slice, very thin15 g40 kcal
100 g100 g266 kcal

Macros per 100 g

8.9 g
Protein
49.4 g
Carbs
3.3 g
Fat
2.7 g
Fiber
5.7 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

A standard slice is about 75 calories; sandwich math starts at two. On the energy-density scale, 266 kcal per 100 g puts white bread at the high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in white bread?

A typical serving (1 slice, 29 g) has about 77 calories, and 100 g has 266 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in white bread?

There are 8.9 g of protein in 100 g of white bread, which works out to about 2.6 g per serving (1 slice). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How many carbs are in white bread?

There are 49.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of white bread, or about 14 g in 1 slice (29 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 174924 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 174924 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.