Commercially produced bread and pastries

Commercially produced bread and pastries recipe videos

Commercially produced bread and pastries are mass-manufactured baked goods, from sliced sandwich loaves to croissants and sweet rolls, typically made from refined wheat flour, water, yeast, sugar, and fats. They are ubiquitous in modern diets worldwide, with production methods standardized for consistency and shelf life.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These items are generally high in carbohydrates and often contain significant amounts of added sugars and fats, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients. A standard serving, like a slice of white bread or a medium pastry, can range from 80 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	2.5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	230 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	60 µg
Calcium	50 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 medium slice (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Their global prevalence is a direct result of 20th-century industrialization, which made staple baked goods affordable and accessible, fundamentally shaping modern eating habits and food distribution systems.