Classic white sandwich bread
Classic white sandwich bread is a soft, fluffy, and mildly sweet loaf made from refined wheat flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and a fat like butter or oil. It is a staple of modern Western cuisine, particularly American and British, designed for everyday use in sandwiches, toast, and as a versatile accompaniment to meals.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is primarily a source of carbohydrates, providing quick energy, and is often enriched with B vitamins and iron. A standard slice (about 28g) typically contains around 70-80 calories, with minimal protein and fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 2 slices (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its uniform, crustless shape and soft texture were engineered for convenience and mass production in the 20th century, making it a symbol of industrialized food. Nutritionally, it's often fortified to replace nutrients lost during the refining of the flour, a practice that helped reduce deficiencies in past populations.
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