Calories in Bread, white
Per 1 slice, 30 g
Bread, white has 80 calories per 1 slice, 30 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 2.6 g of protein, 14.8 g of carbohydrate, 1.0 g of fat and 0.8 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 267 calories and 8.7 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein. Little fibre — the wholemeal version of the same slice roughly quadruples it.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 slice, 30 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 267 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 8.7 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 49.3 g | 6% |
| Fat | 1.0 g | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 0.8 g | 2.7 g | 3% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about bread, white
How many calories are in bread, white?
Bread, white has 80 calories per 1 slice, 30 g, which is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of bread, white?
100 g of bread, white contains 267 calories.
How much protein is in bread, white?
One serving of 1 slice, 30 g provides 2.6 g of protein — 8.7 g per 100 g, or 5% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in bread, white?
One serving of 1 slice, 30 g contains 14.8 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.8 g is fibre.
What is bread, white a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, bread, white qualifies as a source of protein. At least 12% of its calories come from protein.