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Grains & Cereals

What Is Bread Crumbs Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 6 April 2026

Bread Crumbs is a grain-based food. It is a good source of protein and a good source of iron. Discover the nutritional benefits and how bread crumbs can support your health goals.

Bread Crumbs provides 426.6 calories, 14.4g protein, 77.7g carbohydrates, and 5.7g fat per cup (108g). It contains 4.5g of dietary fibre per 100g, supporting digestive health.

Key Benefits of Bread Crumbs

  • High in dietary fiber for digestive health
  • Excellent source of protein for muscle building
  • Contains folate, important for cell growth and development
  • Good source of calcium (183mg per 100g, 14% DV)
  • Contains iron (4.83mg per 100g, 27% DV)
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Bread Crumbs Is Best For

Digestive healthMuscle recoveryBone healthEnergy and vitality

Nutrition Highlights

  • 4.9g of fiber per serving
  • 14.4g of protein per serving

Things to Consider

  • High in calories — watch portion sizes
  • Higher in carbs — consider portion size for low-carb diets
  • Higher in sodium (732mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring salt

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup (108g)

426.6

cal

77.7g

carbs

14.4g

protein

5.7g

fat

4.9g

fiber

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