Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

White bread

Bread and bread products 242 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of White bread provides 242 kcal (1,030 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

Protein8.5 g 17%

Fat0.8 g 1%

Carbohydrates48.9 g 19%

Dietary fibre2.5 g 8%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	242 kcal (1,030 kJ)C	12%
Protein	8.5 gC	17%
Fat	0.8 gC	1%
of which saturated fat	0.2 gC	1%
of which polyunsaturated	0.4 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	48.9 gC	19%
of which sugars	0.2 gC	0%
Dietary fibre	2.5 gC	8%
Water	40 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	8 mgC	1%
Iron	0.6 mgC	4%
Magnesium	15 mgC	4%
Phosphorus	61 mgC	9%
Potassium	130 mgC	7%
Sodium	680 mgC	28%
Zinc	0.5 mgC	5%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin C	0 mgC	0%
Folate	17 µgC	8%

* 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.

Protein17%

Fat1%

Carbohydrates19%

Dietary fibre8%

Sodium28%

Phosphorus9%

Folate8%

Potassium7%

Zinc5%

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 Bread roll, white	− 0.2 g	± 0 g	− 13 kcal
vs Bread for toasting, white, made with vegetable oil	− 0.2 g	− 2.5 g	− 25 kcal
vs Semi-white bread	− 0.9 g	− 0.3 g	+ 2 kcal
vs Baguette	− 0.5 g	− 0.1 g	− 13 kcal
vs Wholewheat bread	− 0.1 g	− 0.5 g	+ 29 kcal

Similar foods

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

Wholewheat bread213 kcal

Crispbread, wholemeal325 kcal

Bread roll, white255 kcal

Bread for toasting, white, made with vegetable oil267 kcal

Semi-white bread240 kcal

Semi-white bread (with iodized salt)240 kcal

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

Brown bread234 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of White bread?

100 g of White bread provides 242 kcal, i.e. 1,030 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of White bread?

100 g provides 8.5 g of protein, i.e. 17% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of White bread?

100 g contains 0.8 g of fat, of which 0.2 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 “White bread” 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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