White bread nutrition facts

White bread (1 slice, 29 g) has 77 calories, 2.6 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, 1 g fat. It is a good source of selenium and thiamin.

Selenium 12% DV Thiamin 12% DV Folate 11% DV Niacin 11% DV Riboflavin 6.7% DV

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (29 g)

Calories77

Total Fat 1g1.2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 122mg5.3%

Total Carbohydrate 14.3g5.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g2.8%

Total Sugars 1.6g

Protein 2.6g5.1%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 84mg6.4%

Iron 1.2mg6.5%

Potassium 33mg0.7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 13%
■ Fat 11%
■ Carbohydrate 75%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

1.6

Inflammatory profile anti-inflammatory

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 39 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in white bread

Nutrient	Per 1 slice	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	77 kcal	3.9%
Protein	2.6 g	5.1%
Total fat	1 g	1.2%
Carbohydrate	14.3 g	5.2%
Fiber	0.8 g	2.8%
Sugars	1.6 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.2 g	1%
Trans fat	0.01 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.2 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.5 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.05 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.41 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamin (B1)F	0.14 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)F	0.09 mg	6.7%
Niacin (B3)F	1.7 mg	11%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.16 mg	3.1%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	1.5%
Folate (DFE)F	46 µg	11%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.06 mg	0.4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	0.1 µg	0%
Choline	4 mg	0.8%
Minerals
SodiumF	122 mg	5.3%
CalciumF	84 mg	6.4%
IronF	1.2 mg	6.5%
MagnesiumF	6 mg	1.5%
PhosphorusF	25 mg	2%
PotassiumF	33 mg	0.7%
ZincF	0.2 mg	2%
CopperF	0.04 mg	4%
ManganeseF	0.15 mg	6.5%
Selenium	6.4 µg	12%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	13 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
WaterF	10 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	266 kcal	13%
Protein	8.8 g	18%
Total fat	3.3 g	4.3%
Carbohydrate	49.4 g	18%
Fiber	2.7 g	9.6%
Sugars	5.7 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	0.7 g	3.5%
Trans fat	0.03 g	no DV
Monounsaturated fat	0.6 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	1.6 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.17 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	1.43 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamin (B1)F	0.48 mg	40%
Riboflavin (B2)F	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin (B3)F	6 mg	38%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.54 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	5.1%
Folate (DFE)F	157 µg	39%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.22 mg	1.5%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	0.2 µg	0.2%
Choline	15 mg	2.7%
Minerals
SodiumF	420 mg	18%
CalciumF	288 mg	22%
IronF	4.1 mg	23%
MagnesiumF	22 mg	5.3%
PhosphorusF	87 mg	6.9%
PotassiumF	115 mg	2.5%
ZincF	0.8 mg	7%
CopperF	0.12 mg	14%
ManganeseF	0.52 mg	23%
Selenium	22 µg	40%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	44 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
WaterF	36 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #174924 ("Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)"), Foundation Foods #2758993.

Compare white bread with…

White bread vs Whole wheat bread

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in white bread?

White bread has 77 calories per 1 slice (29 g), or 266 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in white bread?

2.6 g of protein per 1 slice, which is 5.1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is white bread rich in?

Per serving, white bread is richest in Selenium at 12% of the Daily Value, Thiamin (B1) (12%), Folate (DFE) (11%), Niacin (B3) (11%).

Is white bread healthy?

By nutrient density, white bread scores 18 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is anti-inflammatory compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

More grains

Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.