Bread Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

One slice of bread contains 159.6 calories, 5.3g protein, 29.7g carbs, and 2g fat. Baked food made from flour, one of the oldest prepared foods in human history.

159.6

cal

29.7g

carbs

5.3g

protein

2g

fat

1.6g

fiber

3.4g

sugar

Vitamins in Bread

Per 2 slices ~60g

Vitamin E
0.13mg
<1%
Vitamin K
0.12mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.05mg
3%
Thiamin (B1)
0.32mg
27%
Niacin (B3)
2.87mg
18%
Folate
103mcg
26%

Minerals in Bread

Per 2 slices ~60g

Calcium
86.4mg
7%
Iron
2.17mg
12%
Magnesium
13.8mg
3%
Phosphorus
58.8mg
5%
Potassium
75.6mg
2%
Sodium
294mg
13%
Zinc
0.44mg
4%
Selenium
13.2mcg
24%
Copper
0.06mg
7%
Manganese
0.32mg
14%

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