Bread for avocado toast
Bread for avocado toast is a simple, modern dish centered on a slice of bread (often sourdough or whole grain) topped with mashed or sliced avocado. It's a staple of contemporary brunch culture, particularly in cafes across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The base ingredients are just bread and avocado, but it's commonly enhanced with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and toppings like red pepper flakes or eggs.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the bread and healthy fats from the avocado, with a modest amount of plant-based protein. It provides a good boost of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins like folate and vitamin K. A typical serving with one slice of bread and half an avocado ranges from 250 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 60 µg |
| Vitamin K | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 slice of whole-grain sourdough bread (60 g) with 1/2 medium avocado (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, avocado toast became an iconic symbol of millennial food trends and café culture in the 2010s. Nutritionally, the combination of the avocado's monounsaturated fats with the bread's carbs creates a satisfying and energy-dense meal.
