Sabtu, 28 Mei 2011

Calories in Bread


The number of calories in bread in the list below are shown per 100 grams. An average bread slice weighs about 40 grams (1.5 oz) but some slices can be up to 70 grams.

Most bread calories come from carbohydrates. In white bread, carbohydrates come from refined flour, the calories are absorbed more rapidly than in brown or wholemeal breads. Brown bread calories are absorbed slower due to high fiber levels. High fiber foods contain just as many calories however, the fiber fills up the stomach quicker so we tend to eat less food. If we eat less food we naturally consume less calories.

The chart below gives the average amount of calories and kilojules contained in breads, bread rolls, croissants, bagels and buns. Individual brands may contain slightly more or less than indicated. Please check makers nutritional information if unsure.


Type Amount Calories Kilojoules
White Bread
         "
Wholemeal
Rye (Light)
  "     (Dark)
Soy & Lindseed
Ciabatta
Corn Bread
Damper
Foccacia
French Stick
French toast
Fruit Loaf
Garlic Bread
Lebanese Flat
Low Carb Bread
Low Carb Wraps
Mountain Bread
Pappadoms
Pita Bread
Pumpernickel
Raisin Bread
Sourdough
Tortilla
Turkish Bread
Croutons
Dinner Roll
Frankfurter Roll
French Roll
Fruit Bun
Hamburger Roll
Hot Cross Bun
Hotdog Roll
Bagels
Croissants
Crumpets
English Muffins

1 slice (thin) 30g
1 slice (thick) 40g
Same calories as
Medium Thick
           "
40g (medium)
1 slice
1 slice 90g
1 slice 30g
1 slice plain
1 slice
1 slice
1 slice (medium)
1 slice
each
1 slice 40g
each
Each
Average
50g pocket
1 small slice
1 slice
1 slice 30g
50g
1 piece 50g
1/4 cup
1 small
1 roll
1 small
60g
Large
Medium 60g
75g
Medium
Plain 50g
1 All Brands
1 Average
70
90
white bread
90
90
90
50
180
80
140
40
160
100
100
280
80
65
70
25
140
45
80
65
135
135
45
70
120
110
145
215
150
190
130
160
85
150
290
375
on average
375
375
375
210
750
335
585
175
670
420
420
1170
335
270
290
115
585
195
330
270
565
565
190
290
500
460
605
900
625
800
545
670
255
630


It is interesting to note that white bread contains the same calories as wholemeal or bread that contains grain. It is a fact that bread that does contain whole grains is better for you and contains fibre that helps you to feel fuller longer.

It is also a fact that western diets are the main cause of bowel cancer. This then is a good reason to eat wholemeal or bread that contains grains more than white bread.

Most dieticians also believe that a person should only eat 2 slices of bread maximum daily. A slice of bread does contain at least 70 calories, so if you must have bread make sure you eat the healthier option.

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