French bread

French bread, or baguette, is a long, thin loaf of crusty white bread made from a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, and salt. It is a quintessential symbol of French baking and daily cuisine, originating in France and now enjoyed worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is high in carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy, with minimal fat and a small amount of protein from the wheat flour. A standard 100-gram serving contains roughly 250-270 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	280 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	55 mg
Selenium	10 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The baguette's distinctive crisp crust and airy interior are achieved through steam during baking, and its shape was legally standardized in 1920 to fit into postmen's bags. Nutritionally, its simple ingredients make it a source of quick energy, but it has a high glycemic index.