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Italian bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 259 kcal —
- Protein 9.5 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 46 g 17%
- Fat 2.7 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
- Sugars 4.7 g —
- Sodium 618 mg 27%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 3 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.58 mg 49%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.32 mg 25%
- Niacin (B3) 4.5 mg 28%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.37 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 102 µg 26%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 14.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 105 mg 8%
- Iron 3.5 mg 19%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 95 mg 8%
- Potassium 124 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.79 mg 7%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.49 mg 21%
- Selenium 17.2 µg 31%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 259 | 9.5 g | 46 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 73 | 2.7 g | 13 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × slice | 29 g | 75 | 2.8 g | 13 g | 0.8 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 147 | 5.4 g | 26 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 37 | 1.3 g | 6.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 220 | 8.1 g | 39 g | 2.3 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 294 | 11 g | 52 g | 3.1 g |
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Questions about Italian bread
What is Italian bread, and how is it different from ciabatta?
Italian bread usually means a mild, yeasted loaf with a thin crust and soft, close-textured crumb; it is not one fixed recipe. Ciabatta is a distinct Italian loaf, typically wetter and more open inside, with an irregular crust.
How do you warm Italian bread without making it tough?
For a crusty outside, sprinkle the loaf lightly with water and heat it in a 180 °C oven for 5–8 minutes. Warm slices for 2–3 minutes; avoid microwaving unless you will eat them straight away, as they quickly turn chewy.
How should you store Italian bread to keep it fresh?
Keep it cut-side down or in a paper bag at room temperature and eat it within a day or two. For longer storage, slice and freeze it in a sealed bag; toast slices from frozen or thaw them at room temperature.
What can you make with leftover Italian bread?
Use stale slices for bruschetta: toast them, rub with a cut garlic clove, then add chopped tomatoes, olive oil and basil. Cubes also work in panzanella, the Tuscan bread-and-tomato salad, or in soup.
What goes well with Italian bread?
Serve it with olive oil for dipping, or alongside pasta, soup, antipasti and grilled vegetables. Its soft crumb is also useful for mopping up tomato sauce or making a panino.
Can you use Italian bread instead of ciabatta in a panino?
Yes. Italian bread makes a softer, less chewy sandwich, while ciabatta’s firmer crust and open crumb hold up well to juicy fillings. Toast either bread lightly before adding moist ingredients.
Is Italian bread a source of iron or selenium?
A slice of 29 g provides 1 mg of iron and 5 µg of selenium. It is also high in thiamin: a 29 g slice provides 0.17 mg.
How much Italian bread is a typical serving?
A slice is about 29 g; two slices make a useful starting portion for a sandwich. The energy in one slice is 75 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174913 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
