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Toasted egg bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 315 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 50 g 18%
- Fat 6.6 g 8%
- Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
- Fibre 2.5 g 9%
- Sugars 1.9 g —
- Sodium 417 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 56 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 69 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.39 mg 32%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 4.8 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 98 µg 25%
- Vitamin B12 0.11 µg 5%
- Choline 91.9 mg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 102 mg 8%
- Iron 3.3 mg 19%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 117 mg 9%
- Potassium 126 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.86 mg 8%
- Copper 0.18 mg 20%
- Manganese 0.55 mg 24%
- Selenium 32.9 µg 60%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 | 11 g | 50 g | 6.6 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 89 | 3 g | 14 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 × slice (5" x 3" x 1/2") | 37 g | 117 | 3.9 g | 19 g | 2.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 179 | 6 g | 28 g | 3.7 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 45 | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 268 | 8.9 g | 43 g | 5.6 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 357 | 12 g | 57 g | 7.5 g |
Similar foods
- Egg bread287 kcal / 100 g
- Toasted challah egg bread315 kcal / 100 g
- Toasted garlic bread369 kcal / 100 g
- Swedish toast with eggs421 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat breadtoasted313 kcal / 100 g
- Challah egg bread287 kcal / 100 g
- Egg dinner roll307 kcal / 100 g
- White breadcommercial, toasted288 kcal / 100 g
- French toast314 kcal / 100 g
- French breadtoasted317 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Toasted egg bread
What is toasted egg bread?
It is egg-enriched bread that has been toasted, rather than bread dipped in an egg mixture and fried like French toast. Challah is a familiar example; toasting gives it a crisp surface while the crumb stays soft.
How do you toast egg bread without drying it out?
Toast slices in a toaster until golden, usually for a cycle or two depending on thickness. For a larger piece, use a 180 °C oven for about 5–8 minutes, turning once; stop when the edges are crisp.
What can you put on toasted egg bread?
Try butter and jam, honey, or soft cheese; savoury toppings such as avocado, smoked salmon or scrambled eggs also work well. Its slightly rich, tender crumb makes it especially good for a breakfast sandwich.
How should you store toasted egg bread?
Eat it soon after toasting for the best crunch. Keep leftover untoasted bread sealed at room temperature for a few days, or freeze slices with baking paper between them; toast straight from frozen.
Can you use toasted egg bread for French toast?
Yes. Its toasted surface absorbs custard more slowly, so briefly dip each slice in beaten egg and milk rather than leaving it to soak. Fry in a lightly buttered pan over medium-low heat until browned and hot through.
Is toasted egg bread the same as toasted challah?
Not necessarily: challah is a particular braided egg bread, while toasted egg bread describes egg-enriched bread after toasting. Toasted challah egg bread has 315 kcal per 100 g, compared with 287 kcal in un-toasted challah egg bread.
Does toasted egg bread contain much protein?
A typical slice weighing 37 g provides 3.9 g of protein. Its protein comes mainly from the flour and egg used in the bread.
Which nutrients stand out in toasted egg bread?
It is high in selenium, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin: each supplies at least 30% of the daily value per 100 g. A 37 g slice provides 12.2 µg of selenium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172674 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
