Calories in French toast, fast food / restaurant
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French toast, fast food / restaurant contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, any size (85 g) provides about 264 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pancakes, waffles, french toast on FoodFactly, where the median is 273 kcal per 100 g across 53 foods.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 22% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol C | 145 mg | 48% |
| Sodium C | 357 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.7 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 10.1 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 132 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 102 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 97.7 mg | 18% |
| Calcium C | 152 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 137 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 128 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.96 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 23.7 µg | 43% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein9.8 gin the top quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars10.1 gin the top quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.5 g)
- Fat14.3 gabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 10.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gin the top quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium357 mgbelow the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 460 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 186 µg |
| Retinol C | 129 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 5 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 38.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 42 µg |
| Folate, food C | 30 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of French toast
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French toast, frozen, ready-to-heat Frozen | 213 | 7.4 g | 32.1 g | 6.1 g |
| French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk | 229 | 7.7 g | 25 g | 10.8 g |
| French toast, NFS | 273 | 10.4 g | 32.3 g | 11.4 g |
| French toast, frozen Frozen | 183 | 7.2 g | 29.9 g | 3.8 g |
| French toast, school | 162 | 9.2 g | 22.6 g | 3.8 g |
| French toast, plain | 273 | 10.4 g | 32.3 g | 11.4 g |
| French toast, whole grain | 271 | 11.3 g | 30.4 g | 11.6 g |
| French toast, gluten free | 264 | 7.8 g | 30.6 g | 12.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle, fruit | 307 | 6.9 g | 36.2 g | 14.9 g |
| Pancakes, plain, fast food / restaurant | 307 | 7.2 g | 34.1 g | 15.5 g |
| Pancakes, NFS | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pancakes, plain | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pastry, Italian, with cheese | 267 | 7.5 g | 35.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant | 299 | 7.6 g | 31.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain | 273 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in french toast?
100 g of french toast has 310 kcal. 1 slice, any size (85 g): about 264 kcal.
How much protein is in french toast?
French toast contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.4 g in 1 slice, any size (85 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pancakes, waffles, french toast, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in french toast?
French toast has 35.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 10.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in french toast?
French toast contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does french toast contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (43% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV) and choline (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in french toast?
100 g contains 357 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does french toast have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, french toast, fast food / restaurant has 310 kcal, while french toast, frozen, ready-to-heat has 213 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708333. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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