French baguette
The French baguette is a long, thin loaf of crusty white bread, traditionally made from just flour, water, yeast, and salt. It is an iconic staple of French cuisine and daily life, recognized worldwide for its crisp golden crust and soft, airy interior.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A typical baguette is high in carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy, with moderate protein from the wheat gluten and very little fat. A standard 250g serving contains roughly 650-700 calories, along with small amounts of iron and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 125 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg |
| Iron | 7 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Folate | 200 mcg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 baguette (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
By French law, a 'tradition baguette' can only contain flour, water, salt, and yeast, protecting it from additives. Its unique texture comes from a specific fermentation and steam-baking process that creates the signature crackling crust and open crumb structure.
