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White wheat bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 238 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 35 g 13%
- Fat 2.2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.6 g 3%
- Fibre 9.2 g 33%
- Sugars 5 g —
- Sodium 478 mg 21%
- 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 0.38 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 7.7 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.51 mg 43%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 4.5 mg 28%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.46 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 127 µg 32%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 8.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 684 mg 53%
- Iron 4.9 mg 27%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 103 mg 8%
- Potassium 127 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.95 mg 9%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.63 mg 28%
- Selenium 16.1 µg 29%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 | 11 g | 35 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 × slice | 28 g | 67 | 3 g | 9.7 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × slice | 56 g | 133 | 6 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
| ½ × slice | 14 g | 33 | 1.5 g | 4.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × slice | 84 g | 200 | 9 g | 29 g | 1.8 g |
| 4 × slice | 112 g | 267 | 12 g | 39 g | 2.4 g |
Similar foods
- Turkish white wheat bread250 kcal / 100 g
- Whole-grain white wheat breadindustrially produced226 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat bread274 kcal / 100 g
- White breadcommercially prepared, toasted290 kcal / 100 g
- White wheat baguette270 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat white breadapp. 2.5% fibre e.g.baguette270 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet wheat bread356 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted wheat breadsprouted188 kcal / 100 g
- Milk wheat breadindustrialized284 kcal / 100 g
- Wheatmeal breadsliced, as purchased239 kcal / 100 g
Questions about White wheat bread
How do you stop white wheat bread going soggy in a sandwich?
Spread butter, mayonnaise or another fat-based spread right to the edges of the bread to create a barrier, and put wet fillings such as sliced tomato between drier ingredients. Pat juicy fillings dry before assembling.
Can you freeze white wheat bread?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed bag while it is fresh, ideally with slices separated so you can take out only what you need. Toast slices straight from frozen, or thaw them at room temperature for about an hour.
How can you use stale white wheat bread?
Cut it into cubes and bake at 180 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once, for croutons. You can also use it for bread and butter pudding, French toast or breadcrumbs.
What goes well with white wheat bread?
Its mild flavour suits both savoury and sweet toppings: try egg and cress, cheese and chutney, or jam. It is also a classic base for beans on toast and a useful choice for sandwiches.
How many calories are in a slice of white wheat bread?
A typical slice weighs 28 g and contains 67 kcal. Slice thickness varies, so a heavier slice will contain more.
Is white wheat bread a source of fibre?
Yes. It is high in fibre: a 28 g slice provides 2.6 g. The bread’s soft texture makes it easy to use for toast and sandwiches, while still adding fibre to a meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167532 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
