Breakfast with Butter and Jam
Breakfast with Butter and Jam is a simple, classic meal typically consisting of toasted bread spread with butter and fruit jam. It is a common, quick breakfast or snack in many Western countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, the United States, and parts of Europe. The core ingredients are bread, butter, and a fruit preserve like strawberry or raspberry jam.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the bread and sugar from the jam, with a significant amount of fat from the butter. It provides quick energy and some key nutrients like B vitamins and iron from the bread, along with small amounts of vitamins and antioxidants from the fruit jam.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 95 µg |
Per 1 slice of white toast (approx. 30g) with 10g butter and 15g strawberry jam · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this simple combination is a staple of the 'continental breakfast' and is often associated with comfort and nostalgia. Nutritionally, it represents a balance of quick-release sugars and fats, making it a dense energy source, though it is typically low in protein and fiber.
