Bread and fried eggs

Bread and fried eggs is a simple, comforting dish consisting of sliced or toasted bread served alongside one or more eggs fried in oil or butter. It is a staple breakfast or light meal found in countless variations worldwide, from the classic British 'eggs on toast' to the American 'egg in a basket' (where the egg is fried inside a hole cut in the bread). The core ingredients are bread, eggs, and a cooking fat.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of energy, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the bread and high-quality protein and fats from the eggs. A typical serving offers key nutrients like protein, B vitamins, and selenium, with a calorie range generally between 300-450 kcal depending on the type of bread, number of eggs, and amount of cooking fat used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg
Selenium	30 µg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Choline	290 mg
Vitamin D	2 µg
Iron	3 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 2 slices of white toast (approx. 60g) with 2 large fried eggs (approx. 100g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a universal comfort food that transcends borders, often adapted with local breads and seasonings. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat from the eggs helps slow the digestion of carbohydrates from the bread, providing more sustained energy than eating bread alone.