Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

Bread (average)

Bread and bread products 264 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Bread (average) provides 264 kcal (1,110 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Bread and bread products” category (“Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein9.2 g 18%

Fat4.6 g 7%

Carbohydrates44.6 g 17%

Dietary fibre3.7 g 12%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	264 kcal (1,110 kJ)C	13%
Protein	9.2 gC	18%
Fat	4.6 gC	7%
of which saturated fat	2.3 gC	12%
of which polyunsaturated	0.7 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0.1 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	44.6 gC	17%
of which sugars	1.3 gC	1%
Dietary fibre	3.7 gC	12%
Water	38.7 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	29 mgC	4%
Iron	1.5 mgC	11%
Magnesium	36 mgC	10%
Phosphorus	130 mgC	19%
Potassium	170 mgC	9%
Sodium	620 mgC	26%
Zinc	1.2 mgC	12%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0.1 µgC	2%
Vitamin B12	0 µgC	1%
Vitamin C	0 mgC	0%
Folate	22 µgC	11%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein18%

Fat7%

Carbohydrates17%

Dietary fibre12%

Sodium26%

Phosphorus19%

Zinc12%

Folate11%

Iron11%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Brown bread (with iodized salt)	− 0.3 g	+ 3.4 g	+ 30 kcal
vs Semi-white bread	− 0.2 g	+ 3.5 g	+ 24 kcal
vs Semi-white bread (with iodized salt)	− 0.2 g	+ 3.5 g	+ 24 kcal
vs Lye roll (with iodized salt)	− 0.1 g	− 0.7 g	− 21 kcal
vs Weggli, bread roll made with butter	− 0.2 g	− 4.1 g	− 45 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Farmers' bread242 kcal

White bread from Ticino323 kcal

Brown bread (with iodized salt)234 kcal

Semi-white bread240 kcal

Semi-white bread (with iodized salt)240 kcal

Bread for toasting, dark or multigrain272 kcal

Bread for toasting, white, made with vegetable oil267 kcal

Bread roll from St. Gallen (semi white)231 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Bread (average)?

100 g of Bread (average) provides 264 kcal, i.e. 1,110 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Bread (average)?

100 g provides 9.2 g of protein, i.e. 18% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Bread (average)?

100 g contains 4.6 g of fat, of which 2.3 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Bread (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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