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Wheat bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 274 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 44 g 16%
- Fat 4.5 g 6%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 4 g 14%
- Sugars 5.7 g —
- Sodium 473 mg 21%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 4.9 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.41 mg 34%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.82 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 85 µg 21%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 18.7 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 125 mg 10%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 41 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 129 mg 10%
- Potassium 141 mg 3%
- Zinc 1 mg 9%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Manganese 1 mg 45%
- Selenium 28.8 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 274 | 11 g | 44 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 × slice | 29 g | 79 | 3.1 g | 13 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 × slice | 58 g | 159 | 6.2 g | 25 g | 2.6 g |
| ½ × slice | 14.5 g | 40 | 1.5 g | 6.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 3 × slice | 87 g | 238 | 9.3 g | 38 g | 3.9 g |
| 4 × slice | 116 g | 318 | 12 g | 51 g | 5.3 g |
Similar foods
- White wheat bread238 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted wheat breadsprouted188 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet wheat bread356 kcal / 100 g
- Milk wheat breadindustrialized284 kcal / 100 g
- Whole-wheat breadprepared from recipe278 kcal / 100 g
- Wheatmeal breadsliced, as purchased239 kcal / 100 g
- White breadcommercially prepared, toasted290 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat germ bread261 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat flatbread248 kcal / 100 g
- Milk breadwheat259 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Wheat bread
How do you keep wheat bread fresh for longer?
Keep it in a bread bin or a sealed bag at room temperature, away from direct sun; refrigeration tends to make it stale faster. Freeze sliced bread in a sealed bag and toast slices straight from frozen.
How do you make croutons from wheat bread?
Cut the bread into cubes, toss with a little oil and seasoning, then bake at 180 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
What can you make with wheat bread besides sandwiches?
Use it for toast, breadcrumbs, croutons or bread-and-butter pudding. Slightly stale slices work especially well for French toast: soak them briefly in beaten egg and milk, then fry until golden.
What goes well with wheat bread?
Try it toasted with eggs, avocado or baked beans, or use it for sandwiches with cheese, salad leaves and sliced tomato. Its mild flavour also suits soups and stews for dipping.
Can you freeze wheat bread?
Yes. Freeze it in slices in a well-sealed bag so you can take out only what you need; toast the slices from frozen or thaw them at room temperature.
How much wheat bread is a typical serving?
A typical slice weighs about 29 g. Two slices provide 159 kcal and 2.3 g of fibre.
How does wheat bread compare with whole-wheat bread?
Whole-wheat bread has more fibre: 6 g per 100 g, compared with 4 g in wheat bread. The two breads can differ in texture and flavour, so check the ingredient list if you want to know whether a loaf is made with whole-grain flour.
Can you eat wheat bread if you have a wheat allergy or avoid gluten?
No: wheat bread contains wheat and is not suitable for someone with a wheat allergy. It also contains gluten, so it is not suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172686 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
