At a glance
- 2.4 g protein and 68 calories per 1 slice (25 g).
- 3.5 g protein per 100 calories: #353 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #28 of 57 in grains & bread.
- 0.6 g fiber and 119 mg sodium per serving.
What is bread like to eat?
Bread is a daily staple for sandwiches, toast and sides, and this page uses white sandwich bread. Pairing a slice with eggs, cheese, nut butter or meat turns it into a fuller meal.
How can you eat more bread?
Try this
Make toast with eggs and avocadoBuild a turkey and cheese sandwichSpread with peanut butter and bananaMake a grilled cheese with tomatoIs bread good on a GLP-1?
Plain toast is bland and easy to eat, and adding a thin layer of nut butter or a soft egg can make a small meal. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does bread compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread | 1 slice | 2.4 g | 68 | 3.5 g |
| Bagel | 1 bagel | 11.1 g | 277 | 4 g |
| Peanut butter | 2 tbsp | 7.7 g | 188 | 4.1 g |
| Eggs | 1 large | 6.3 g | 78 | 8.1 g |
Close to bread per calorie: chia seeds (3.5 g), corn (3.5 g), sunflower seeds (3.4 g), almond butter (3.4 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Whole-grain breads are another option; compare labels for fiber and added sugar.
What's the full nutrition for bread?
| Nutrient | Per 1 slice (25 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 | 270 | |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 9.4 g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 3.6 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 49.2 g | |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.3 g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.3 g | 5.3 g | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 477 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 211 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 3.36 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Bread, white, commercially prepared". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
