French bread
Packaged product Bread and Baked Goods Meijer
French bread contains 246 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 57 g (57 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for bread and baked goods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 1,051,653% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 102% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 70% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.88 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 561 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 52.6 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 1.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 8.8 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A L | 9,464,875 µg | 1,051,653% |
| Vitamin C L | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.2 mg | 102% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.094 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) L | 80.7 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.031 µg | 1% |
| Calcium L | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 3.5 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium L | 64.4 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus L | 252 mg | 20% |
| Potassium L | 81 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper L | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Manganese L | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium L | 8 µg | 14% |
| Iodine L | 20.9 µg | 14% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein8.8 gbelow the median for bread and baked goods (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for bread and baked goods (median 3.1 g)
- Fat0.88 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 3.6 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium561 mgin the top quarter of bread and baked goods (median 467 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water29.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 41.5 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 29.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | 246 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 8.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.6 g | 52.6 g |
| Fat | 0.88 g | 0.88 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 561 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, fermented flour (dried sourdough [wheat, rye], yeast, antioxidant [ascorbic acid, enzymes]), salt, fermented wheat flour (water, fermented wheat flour), yeast.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSaltYeast
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in French bread?
100 g of French bread has 246 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 57 g (57 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in French bread?
French bread contains 8.8 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 1 portion, 57 g (57 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bread and baked goods, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in French bread?
French bread has 52.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in French bread?
French bread contains 0.88 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does French bread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (1,051,653% DV), Thiamin (B1) (102% DV), manganese (70% DV), copper (26% DV) and Folate (B9) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in French bread?
100 g contains 561 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 17, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2621446. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 22, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041250099468. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 17, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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