Calories in French toast, plain
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French toast, plain contains 273 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, any size (65 g) provides about 177 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 38% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast on FoodFactly (273 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 24% 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 | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 177 mg | 59% |
| Sodium C | 302 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 32.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 10.1 g | |
| Protein C | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 106 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 95 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.41 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 122 mg | 22% |
| Calcium C | 143 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 24.9 µg | 45% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein10.4 gin the top quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber1.2 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)
- Fat11.4 gabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 10.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium302 mgin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 460 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.77 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 231 µg |
| Retinol C | 104 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 44.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 37 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 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, fast food / restaurant | 310 | 9.8 g | 35.7 g | 14.3 g |
| French toast, school | 162 | 9.2 g | 22.6 g | 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastry, Italian, with cheese | 267 | 7.5 g | 35.1 g | 10.9 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 |
| Pancakes, whole grain | 273 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain, reduced fat | 256 | 8 g | 33.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Pancakes, fruit, fast food / restaurant | 253 | 5.7 g | 29.8 g | 12.3 g |
| Pancakes, pumpkin | 241 | 6.4 g | 31 g | 10.1 g |
| French toast sticks | 278 | 7.5 g | 40.6 g | 9.2 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 273 kcal. 1 slice, any size (65 g): about 177 kcal.
Is french toast high in protein?
French toast contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.8 g in 1 slice, any size (65 g). About 15% 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 32.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 10.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in french toast?
French toast contains 11.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% 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 (45% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV), choline (22% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in french toast?
100 g contains 302 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does french toast have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, french toast, plain has 273 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 2708335. 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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