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.