Bread Crumbs for Coating

Bread crumbs for coating are a culinary staple made from finely ground, dried bread, used to add a crispy, golden-brown crust to fried or baked foods like chicken cutlets, fish, and vegetables. They are a cornerstone of many cuisines, particularly in Western and East Asian cooking, where they transform texture and flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Bread crumbs are primarily a source of carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost, and often contain small amounts of iron and B vitamins depending on the bread used. A typical 1/4 cup serving contains roughly 100-120 calories, with minimal fat and protein.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1/2 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, bread crumbs are a brilliant example of culinary resourcefulness, originally created to minimize food waste by repurposing stale bread. Nutritionally, their unique porous structure makes them excellent at absorbing flavors and moisture, which is key to achieving that perfect crunch.