White Bread nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for White Bread
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
The GI for white wheat bread, toasted. 71 in this one https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
60 (medium)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
( grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
2.8 (acidic )
Calories
266
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin B1
Sodium
Carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 85% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Iron, Vitamin B1, Sodium, and Carbs.
White Bread Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for white wheat bread, toasted. 71 in this one https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8525367
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
8.85 g of 50 g
18%
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.33 g of 65 g
5%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 16%
49.42 g of 300 g
16%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
36.42 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
1.98 g
NEW NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
21%
Sodium 490mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
144mg
14%
Iron
4mg
50%
Potassium
126mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
details
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
144 mg of 1,000 mg
14%
Iron:
3.61 mg of 8 mg
45%
Magnesium:
23 mg of 420 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
98 mg of 700 mg
14%
Potassium:
126 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
490 mg of 2,300 mg
21%
Zinc:
0.74 mg of 11 mg
7%
Copper:
0.101 mg of 1 mg
11%
Manganese:
0.536 mg of 2 mg
23%
Selenium:
22 µg of 55 µg
40%
Choline:
14.6 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
3.61 mg
TOP 15%
Calcium
144 mg
TOP 15%
Sodium
490 mg
TOP 21%
Manganese
0.536 mg
TOP 37%
Selenium
22 µg
TOP 43%
Magnesium
23 mg
TOP 50%
Copper
0.101 mg
TOP 52%
Zinc
0.74 mg
TOP 60%
Phosphorus
98 mg
TOP 65%
Potassium
126 mg
TOP 76%
Choline
14.6 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.22 mg of 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.533 mg of 1 mg
44%
Vitamin B2:
0.243 mg of 1 mg
19%
Vitamin B3:
4.78 mg of 16 mg
30%
Vitamin B5:
0.536 mg of 5 mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.087 mg of 1 mg
7%
Folate:
111 µg of 400 µg
28%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0.2 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.533 mg
TOP 16%
Folate
111 µg
TOP 23%
Vitamin B3
4.78 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B2
0.243 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B5
0.536 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B6
0.087 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin E
0.22 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin A
1 IU
TOP 75%
Vitamin K
0.2 µg
TOP 85%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for White Bread
Sugar:
5.67 g
Fiber:
2.7 g
Other:
41.05 g
All nutrients for White Bread per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 21% | 47% | 8.85g |
3.1 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 5% | 60% | 3.33g |
10 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 16% | 21% | 49.42g |
1.8 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 13% | 35% | 266kcal |
5.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 15% | 89% | 37.17g |
2.4 times more than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 3% | 83% | 2.43g |
2.4 times less than Apple 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 46% | 5.67g |
1.6 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 11% | 29% | 2.7g |
1.1 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 14% | 15% | 144mg |
1.2 times more than Milk 
|
| Iron | 45% | 15% | 3.61mg |
1.4 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 5% | 50% | 23mg |
6.1 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 14% | 65% | 98mg |
1.9 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 4% | 76% | 126mg |
1.2 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 21% | 21% | 490mg |
Equal to White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 7% | 60% | 0.74mg |
8.5 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 11% | 52% | 0.1mg |
1.4 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 1% | 74% | 0.22mg |
6.6 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 44% | 16% | 0.53mg |
2 times more than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 19% | 35% | 0.24mg |
1.9 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 30% | 35% | 4.78mg |
2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 11% | 56% | 0.54mg |
2.1 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 7% | 68% | 0.09mg |
1.4 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 28% | 23% | 111µg |
1.8 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 0% | 85% | 0.2µg |
508 times less than Broccoli
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 69% | 0.03g |
551.5 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 3% | 66% | 0.7g |
8.4 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 70% | 0.6g |
16.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 36% | 1.6g |
29.4 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.