Calories in Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 79 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 82% of the Daily Value for manganese, 70% of the Daily Value for selenium and 28% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 346 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 51.4 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.4 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4 mg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 78 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 26.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium ? | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus ? | 187 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 314 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.25 mg | 28% |
| Manganese ? | 1.9 mg | 82% |
| Selenium C | 38.6 µg | 70% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.4 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber6 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars3.8 gbelow the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat5.4 gbelow the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium346 mgbelow the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water32.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.25 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.57 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.24 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.14 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.25 g |
| Valine ? | 0.38 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.38 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.19 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.43 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.33 g |
| Proline ? | 0.87 g |
| Serine ? | 0.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 89 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 32.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,163 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 3 IU |
| Folic acid ? | 18 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 47 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena) | 374 | 7.1 g | 47.8 g | 17.1 g |
| Bread, pound cake type, pan de torta salvadoran | 390 | 7.1 g | 51.3 g | 17.5 g |
| Bread, white wheat | 238 | 10.7 g | 43.9 g | 2.2 g |
| Bread, kneel down (Navajo) | 195 | 4.3 g | 39.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread | 367 | 9.4 g | 56.4 g | 11.6 g |
| Bread, potato | 266 | 12.5 g | 47.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Bread, cheese | 408 | 10.4 g | 44.8 g | 20.8 g |
| Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain) | 265 | 13.4 g | 43.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Bread, blue corn, somiviki (Hopi) | 186 | 3.1 g | 39.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Bread, chapati or roti, plain, commercially prepared | 297 | 11.3 g | 46.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Bread, naan, plain, commercially prepared, refrigerated | 291 | 9.6 g | 50.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Bread, cinnamon | 253 | 7.1 g | 44.4 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffin, English, rye | 259 | 8.5 g | 48.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Roll, rye | 259 | 8.5 g | 48.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Tortilla, NFS | 262 | 7 g | 47 g | 5.4 g |
| Rolls, dinner, rye | 286 | 10.3 g | 53.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Rolls, dinner, egg | 307 | 9.5 g | 52 g | 6.4 g |
| Muffin, English, pumpernickel | 250 | 8.7 g | 47.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Rolls, pumpernickel | 276 | 10.8 g | 51.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Rolls, dinner, wheat | 273 | 8.6 g | 46 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bread?
100 g of bread has 278 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 79 kcal. 1 slice, thin, 3-3/4" x 5" x 3/8" (33 g): about 92 kcal. 1 slice, regular, 4" x 5" x 3/4" (46 g): about 128 kcal.
How much protein is in bread?
Bread contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in bread?
Bread has 51.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bread?
Bread contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.8 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (82% DV), selenium (70% DV), copper (28% DV), Thiamin (B1) (25% DV) and Niacin (B3) (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bread?
100 g contains 346 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172690. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.