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White Bread has a high glycemic index of 75 (typical range 70 to 80). A serving of 1 slice (29 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 266 calories, 8.8 g protein, 49.4 g carbohydrate (2.7 g fiber, 5.7 g sugars) and 3.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 slice (29 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 142 mg |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 37 mg |
Other breads with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Bread | 72 | 9 |
| Raisin Bread | 60 | 9 |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 74 | 9 |
| Rye Bread | 58 | 8 |
| Cinnamon Bread | 60 | 7 |
White Bread has a glycemic index of 75, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 slice (29 g) serving is 10, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of white bread has a glycemic load of 10 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
White Bread has 266 calories per 100 g, and about 77 calories in a 1 slice (29 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)” (FDC 174924). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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