White Bread: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
Calories in white bread, by the numbers: 14% of them come from protein, 74% from carbs and 12% from fat. For 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g) that works out to 64 kcal, 2.3 g protein, 11.8 g carbs and 0.9 g fat.
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White Bread serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 267 | 9.4 | 49.2 | 3.6 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 76 | 2.7 | 13.9 | 1 |
| 1 small or thin/very thin slice | 24 | 64 | 2.3 | 11.8 | 0.9 |
| 1 cup | 40 | 107 | 3.8 | 19.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 slice, snack-size | 10 | 27 | 0.9 | 4.9 | 0.4 |
| 1 slice, crust not eaten | 13 | 35 | 1.2 | 6.4 | 0.5 |
| 1 medium or regular slice | 28 | 75 | 2.6 | 13.8 | 1 |
| 1 large or thick slice | 43 | 115 | 4.1 | 21.2 | 1.5 |
Where the calories in white bread come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, white bread gets 14% of its calories from protein, 74% from carbs and 12% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (9.4 g protein, 49.2 g carbs, 3.6 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in white bread
A 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g) of white bread also contains 108 mg sodium, 0.6 g fiber, 1.3 g sugar and 0.2 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 450 mg | 108 mg |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 28.1 mg |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 50.6 mg |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How white bread compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares white bread with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 267 kcal it is number 5 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (White & Brown) | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| Pasta | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 |
| Ground Beef | 254 | 17.2 | 0 | 20 |
| Sirloin Steak | 262 | 26.2 | 0 | 16.6 |
| White Bread (this page) | 267 | 9.4 | 49.2 | 3.6 |
Forms and preparations of white bread
Across the 3 forms listed for white bread, calories range from 259 kcal per 100 g (Bread, rye) to 275 kcal per 100 g (Bread, pita).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread, white (main entry) | 267 | 9.4 | 49.2 | 3.6 | 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g): 64 kcal |
| Bread, rye | 259 | 8.5 | 48.3 | 3.3 | 1 small or thin/very thin slice (25 g): 65 kcal |
| Bread, pita | 275 | 9.3 | 56.6 | 1.2 | 1 medium pita (57 g): 157 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 small or thin/very thin slice of white bread?
1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g) of white bread has 64 calories, with 2.3 g protein, 11.8 g carbs and 0.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of white bread?
100 g of white bread has 267 calories, 9.4 g protein, 49.2 g carbs and 3.6 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 76 calories.
Is white bread low in carbs?
Carbs supply 74% of the calories in white bread (protein 14%, fat 12%). Per 100 g there are 49.2 g of carbs, and 1 small or thin/very thin slice (24 g) has 11.8 g, including 0.6 g of fiber.
Recipes with white bread
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda_fdc_reimport”, record us.generic.bread_white). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.
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